Join Our Remote Team At Amgen Company !
At Amgen Company, We’re Committed To Building A Diverse, Innovative, And Results-Driven Team—All From The Comfort Of Wherever You Are. As A Fully Remote Company, We Believe In The Power Of Flexible Work Arrangements And Are Passionate About Creating An Environment That Empowers You To Do Your Best Work. We’re Looking For Talented And Motivated Individuals Who Thrive In A Remote Setting And Are Excited To Contribute To Our Mission . If You’re Ready To Make An Impact And Be Part Of A Dynamic, Growing Team, We Want To Hear From You!
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Why Remote ?
- Flexibility and Work-Life Balance
Control over Schedule: Remote work allows employees to set their own hours (in some cases), making it easier to balance personal responsibilities with work tasks.
Reduced Commute Stress: Without the need to commute, employees save time and reduce stress, leading to a better overall work-life balance. This also contributes to greater job satisfaction.
Ability to Manage Personal Life: Remote work enables employees to attend to personal matters like doctor’s appointments, family events, or household tasks without needing to take time off.
- Increased Productivity
Fewer Distractions: Many remote workers report fewer interruptions and distractions compared to working in a traditional office. This can lead to higher productivity levels.
Personalized Work Environment: Employees can set up their home offices to match their ideal working conditions, whether it’s quiet, comfortable, or with specific tools and technologies that help them work better.
Focused Work Time: Remote work often allows for more uninterrupted time to focus on tasks, leading to better efficiency and faster completion of work.
- Cost Savings
No Commute Expenses: Employees save money on transportation costs, including fuel, public transit fares, parking, and vehicle maintenance.
Reduced Work Attire Costs: Remote work often eliminates the need for a professional wardrobe, saving employees money on clothing and dry cleaning.
Lunch and Coffee Savings: Remote workers typically save money by preparing meals at home instead of eating out for lunch or purchasing coffee daily.
- Health and Well-Being
Improved Mental Health: Remote work can reduce stress and improve mental health by providing employees with a more comfortable and relaxed working environment. It also allows for more opportunities to take breaks or engage in physical activities throughout the day.
More Time for Exercise: Without a commute or rigid office hours, employees may have more time to exercise, which contributes to better physical health.
Customized Work Environment: Employees can create a workspace that suits their personal preferences, whether it's a quiet room, standing desk, or access to natural light.
- Access to a Global Talent Pool
Hiring Flexibility: For employers, remote work enables access to a global pool of talent, which can help attract top talent regardless of geographic location.
Diverse Workforce: Remote work allows for more diverse teams, as it opens up opportunities for individuals from different backgrounds, cultures, and countries to contribute to the organization.
- Environmental Impact
Reduced Carbon Footprint: With fewer employees commuting to work, there is a reduction in the overall carbon footprint, helping contribute to sustainability efforts. Fewer cars on the road lead to lower emissions and less pollution.
Less Office Waste: Working remotely means less paper waste, fewer office supplies needed, and reduced energy consumption in the workplace (like heating, lighting, and cooling offices).
- Increased Autonomy and Job Satisfaction
Greater Trust: Many remote workers report feeling trusted by their employers to manage their own time, leading to higher levels of job satisfaction.
Enhanced Focus and Independence: Remote workers often have more control over their work methods and environment, fostering a sense of autonomy that can lead to higher job satisfaction.
Personalized Work Style: Remote work allows employees to develop their own routines and work styles, helping them stay motivated and engaged.
- Better for Family Life
More Time with Family: Remote work enables employees to spend more time with their children or family, making it easier to manage family obligations and enjoy quality time.
Caregiver Flexibility: For employees who are caregivers, remote work offers the flexibility needed to care for children, elderly parents, or other family members, without compromising their professional responsibilities.
- Reduced Office Space Costs for Employers
Cost Savings on Office Space: Employers can reduce overhead costs, such as renting office space, maintaining facilities, and buying office supplies. These savings can be redirected to other business priorities.
Opportunity for Hybrid or Flexible Office Models: Companies can embrace hybrid or flexible office models where employees come to the office on certain days, reducing the need for large office spaces and allowing them to optimize resources.
- Enhanced Focus on Results
Outcome-Based Performance: Remote work shifts the focus from how many hours employees work to the results they deliver. This can encourage productivity and innovation, as employees are empowered to find their own best ways of working.
More Direct Communication: Remote teams often rely more on clear, concise communication through tools like Slack, email, or video conferencing, which can promote better work processes and reduce unnecessary meetings.
- Reduced Turnover and Increased Retention
Better Employee Retention: Offering remote work as an option can improve employee retention, as many employees prefer the flexibility and autonomy that remote work provides. This can lead to long-term loyalty and reduced turnover rates for employers.
Attraction of Top Talent: Companies offering remote work options often attract top talent who value flexibility, work-life balance, and autonomy in their job search.
Available Remote Vacancies At Amgen Company:
Senior Finance Associate, MEA
As a member of this fast-pace, complex and dynamic region, this individual will be the key point of contact and responsible to support the affiliates in the following processes according the predefined SOPs and SLAs.
This position will be based in Egypt, reporting to Finance Manager within MEA Finance hub, responsible for F&A activities across Middle East & Africa countries.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinating the provision of timely and accurate information to external consultants for tax filings in MEA countries, including withholding tax (WHT), value-added tax (VAT), and corporate income tax (CIT)
- Support in yearly external audit cycle by ensuring timely provision of information to auditors for conducting external audit
- Research and resolve routine internal and external inquiries concerning accounts payable (P2P) and internal invoice tracking tool (S2P tool) across Middle East & Africa Countries (MEA) including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons in a time bound manner
- Preparation of periodic summary reports to track KPIs for S2P process and helping to define action points to resolve issues
- Managing timely vendor invoice payment processing for Dubai HQ and Turkey Liaison Office
- Managing financial review of payment control process (internal control process) across MEA by central coordination and review of control on periodic basis
- Manage monthly Business Travel Account (BTA) reconciliation for the countries across MEA
- Driving the compliance process for travel and expense (T&E) across the MEA region, working centrally to ensure adherence to policies and regulations.
- Ensure compliance to internal and external policies, regulations and laws applicable to the function
- Response to ad-hoc P2P, T&E, BTA, tax and audit related queries from internal/external entities
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required or ACCA or CA or CPA or an undergraduate degree in science/engineering with an MBA (finance emphasis) also acceptable
- Robust understanding of purchase to payable, statutory compliance and financial reporting process
- 3 + years of finance / accounting experience
- Technical finance skills required (accounting, audit, internal controls, purchase to payable process etc.)
- Good general business knowledge (e.g., industry, finance, applicable laws, tax, insurances)
- Excellent knowledge of financial systems and tools (SAP, Hyperion, etc.)
- Fluent in English, in oral and written communication
Preferred Requirements:
- Demonstrated excellence of technical knowledge of accountancy (US GAAP and local country accounting principles), relevant laws, local taxes, and detailed accounting processes & procedures to support business operations at the local affiliate level in relevant countries
- Experience in managing purchase to payable and vendor reconciliation process
- Excellent Excel / PowerPoint skills
- Statutory reporting and tax filing experience for Middle East countries will be a plus
- Detail oriented; strong business analytical skills
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills including familiarity with finance and accounting terms
- Proven ability to work effectively in in ambiguous situations and team environment
- Natural drive for process improvement & resource optimization
- Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to influence people across functions and levels
- Ability to think strategically
- Bachelor of Finance/Commerce or ACCA or CPA or MBA (Finance) or CA
- Pharmaceutical/Biotech experience
How To Join Our Team:
Ready To Join A Team That Values Creativity And Results? We’d Love To Hear From You!
But First You Need To Go To Our Recruitment Website, And Fill Out The Required Information
Our Recruitment Website : Amgen Company Careers
General Information About The Recruitment Advertisement:
• Posted Date: 16/12/2024
• Location: Remote (Anywhere)
• Required Nationalities: All Nationalities
• Jobs Type: [Full-Time/Part-Time/Contract]
• Applying Deadline: As Mentioned Per The Job Description
Important Notices:
- Please Note That All The Previous Vacancies Are Remote Unless It Says Otherwise In The Job Description
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Here Are Some Tips To For Job Seekers :
- Create A Strong Resume That Highlights Your Skills And Experience.
- Prepare A Brief Cover Letter Explaining Why You Want To Work For The Company.
- Research The Company Before Applying For The Job.
- Make Sure To Present Yourself Well In The Job Interview.
- Make Sure That You Are Leaving A Strong Impression.
- With So Many Career Opportunities Available, The Chances Of Finding A Suitable Remote Job Are Great.