About Astellas:

At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed.

We pursue innovative science, focussing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions.

We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage.

Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.

We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes.

Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care.

The Opportunity:

As Financial Controller MEA, you will be responsible for all statutory, tax, treasury, and accounting-related matters in the region.

In this position, you will report to the Head of MEA RTR Accounting Operations. As the most Senior Accounting Operations team member in the region, you will lead accounting, reporting, and controlling activities, manage accounting operations resources to deliver accounts; coordinate the activities to ensure timely and accurate financial statements for the region.

Hybrid Working:

At Astellas we recognise that our employees enjoy having balance between their professional and home lives. We are proud of our hybrid approach which empowers you to have flexibility on whether to work from home or in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

•Lead accounting, reporting, and controlling activities, coordinating the activities to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.

•Accountability for reporting to the Group Reporting and Consolidation team and Central GBS function including analytical reviews and Balance Sheet Assurance.

•Manage Balance Sheet and provide assurance and substantiation of balances and control.

•Ensure that there is a strong control environment over the relevant accounting/finance processes and that relevant controls are effective and evidenced.

•Primary contact point for external auditors in the review of quarterly closings, documentation for accounting procedures, and accruals.

•Support Commercial Finance Lead in projects and ad hoc requests.

Skills

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

•Proven work experience in accounting and internal control within a global multinational organization in the region.

•Experience with ERP systems, planning tools, and Excel and PowerPoint.

•Ability to operate effectively within a global environment, using remote communication, and appreciating different cultural backgrounds.

•Strong collaboration, working cross-functionally within matrix structures.

•Strong written and verbal communication in English & Arabic.

Preferred Experience:

•Solid organization, project, and change management skills.

•Experience in the Pharma industry is a plus.

Education/Qualifications:

•BS/BA in Finance/Accounting/Economics or equivalent.

•ACA/or ACCA/or CPA and/or equivalent accounting qualification.

Additional Information:

•This is a permanent, full-time position.

•The position is based in Cairo, Egypt.

•This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 3 days in our Cairo office.     Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.

What We Offer:

• A challenging and diversified job in an international setting.

• Opportunity and support for continuous development.

• Inspiring work climate.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion,Gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.