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FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST

About AstraZeneca And AstraZeneca Vietnam

AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca (LSE/STO/Nasdaq: AZN) is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Diseases and BioPharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. Based in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. Please visit astrazeneca.com and follow the Company on Twitter @AstraZeneca.

AstraZeneca Vietnam

As a Foreign Invested Enterprise with over 600 members, AstraZeneca is investing into Vietnam 360 million USD from 2020 to 2030 with a focus on reducing the burdens of non-communicable diseases, developing local talent, and uplifting the domestic biopharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing capabilities.

Over the last three decades accompanying Vietnam’s sustainable development, AstraZeneca has run several impactful programmes in collaboration with the Government, Ministry of Health and healthcare partners to promote disease awareness, prevention and early detection. In recent years, AstraZeneca Vietnam has received several certificates of merit from the Prime Minister and Minister of Health, for excellent contributions to Vietnam’s vaccine diplomacy, fight against COVID-19 and advancement of cancer treatment and disease awareness. The company has also been recognized among Vietnam’s Top 100 Best Places to Work (2018 – 2023) with various other industry awards from BritCham, EuroCham, and government agencies.

What You’ll Do

Support the Finance team to collaborate between specialist areas of Finance, internal stakeholders and external service providers. Support business relationships and provide reporting to inform business decision-making. Liaise with external parties on behalf of the business where appropriate.

Typical Accountabilities:

Finance Scope:

• Provide support and documentation for financial transactions with HSBC/Citibank.
• Prepare drawdowns for loan repayments, extensions, and new loans.
• Manage FX deal payments and intercompany transactions.
• Handle various finance-related tasks such as updating signatories, dealing with the State Bank of VN and accounting reconciliations.
• Prepare and issue invoices for goods and services, ensuring compliance with local regulations and processes.
• Prepare and manage various tax forms including Form 04/TNDN, Form 01/TNDN, VAT/CIT/FCT, and PIT for non-employees.
• Handle tax-related communications with service delivery partners and local tax departments.
• Guide users on tax policies and requirements.
  
  
  

Travel and Expense (T&E):

• Review and reconcile T&E reports and handle VAT-related processes.
• Provide training and support for T&E system and processes.
  
  
  

Other Responsibilities:

• Manage Coupa workflow platform usage and resolve user queries.
• Assist in IT-related requirements and system issues.
• Handle audit balance confirmations and support external audit processes.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams for contract reviews and alignment.
• Handle administrative tasks related to procurement, travel arrangements, and personal assistance (to the CFO).
  
  
  

Education, Qualifications, Skills And Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of local tax regulations and financial processes.
• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and other financial software.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
  
  
  

Desirable:

• Specialist financial qualification to support general financial queries.
  
  
  

Why AstraZeneca?

Be bold and make a powerful impact: AstraZeneca is a world-leading business where standards are high and challenges complex, but also a collective where we build, support and motivate each other. This unique combination of strong expectation and empowerment invites you to improve how our markets work and make your individual mark. Here, you can follow your ambitions with full confidence. As part of a responsible, value-led business with a strong sustainability agenda, you can also help impact the future beyond business projects.

Be part of our growth journey and success story: Join the fastest growing pharmaceutical company in our markets, set up to fuel further growth. Make the most of our assets: our strong heritage, our early investment and commitment in emerging markets, and how we embrace digital and data to transform the patient journey. Go beyond your limits. Welcome failure as a chance to learn. There’s no better place to feel inspired, energised and try new things.

Learn and grow by embracing diverse opportunities: Experience an organisation where professional development is prized and nurtured. Access the tools and support you need to continuously learn. Then it’s up to each of us to step up, speak up and show what we can do. Take advantage of working in a global business with opportunities to move beyond your role and open international doors. At AstraZeneca, your future is in your own hands.

Urgently bring our leading pipeline to millions of patients in need: Seize the opportunity to help improve the lives of millions of patients, including in areas where patient needs are often unmet. Work with our transformative pipeline to help bring a variety of high-quality medicines to market – and ensure they are made easily accessible to as many patients as possible.

Be heard in a culture of local empowerment: AstraZeneca is set up for creativity. We encourage unity and ownership at a local level, with collaboration across the global organisation. We tailor how we work, adapting to our markets and healthcare systems. In our diverse community, every voice is important. Share your ideas and opinions openly. In our speak-up culture, the way we communicate with each other leads to more powerful innovation.

At AstraZeneca, we are trusted partners who do the right thing. We believe it's not just about getting the best solution, it's also about doing it the right way. Ethics, compliance, and transparency are front and centre of everything we do. Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day. We leverage exciting new technology and digital innovations to accelerate AstraZeneca's evolution. Our entrepreneurial spirit keeps us ahead of the rest as we apply creativity to every task we do.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

Where can I find out more?

Visit our website www.astrazeneca.vn

Follow us on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/astrazeneca/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AstraZenecaVN

Contact us via [email protected]