Assistant Controller - Senior Manager

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As part of Takeda’s Global Finance transformation, we are strengthening our controllership capabilities within the Global Finance Center of Excellence (CoE).

As Assistant Controller - Senior Manager, you will support Controllers in ensuring the completeness, integrity, accuracy and compliance of financial records while maintaining a strong internal control environment across assigned entities.

You will serve as the operational bridge between local markets and Global Finance CoE accounting teams, coordinating close activities, balance sheet reviews, financial analysis, audit support and resolution of complex accounting matters.

·   Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities across assigned entities.

·   Prepare balance sheet reviews, reconciliations, exception analysis and aged-item follow-up.

·   Prepare balance sheet and P&L flux commentary and respond to challenges from Controllers and central controlling teams.

·   Review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations and account ownership documentation.

·   Support IFRS and local GAAP financial statements, statutory reporting and management reporting activities.

·   Ensure compliance with accounting policies, SOX requirements and relevant accounting standards.

·   Coordinate audit preparation and collection of supporting evidence for external, internal, SOX and tax audits.

·   Execute assigned internal controls and maintain supporting control documentation.

·   Support tax, compliance and statistical reporting requirements.

·   Ensure timely handling of non-standard accounting matters including provisions, impairments, fixed assets and legal disputes.

·   Act as the primary liaison between assigned markets and Global Finance CoE teams.

·   Partner with FP&A, commercial, supply chain and corporate functions to ensure reliable financial data and issue resolution.

·   Collaborate closely with Controllers, local finance teams, tax, treasury, transfer pricing and group consolidation teams.

·   Provide clear updates and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

·   Support implementation of accounting policy changes, system enhancements and control improvements.

·   Drive process improvement initiatives and adoption of automation and AI-enabled controls.

·   Identify opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining business continuity.

·   Share knowledge and best practices across the Assistant Controller community.

·   University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.

·   Minimum 5 years of experience in controllership, accounting, audit, financial controlling or Record-to-Report activities.

·   Experience supporting statutory reporting, annual financial statements and audits.

·   Strong month-end close, balance sheet review and reconciliation expertise.

·   Solid IFRS knowledge and awareness of local GAAP environments.

·   Experience working with shared-service centers, Global Capability Centers or multinational finance organizations.

·   Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

·   Fluent English at business level.

·   ACCA, CIMA, CPA, Certified Auditor or equivalent qualification completed or in progress.

·   Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare or another regulated industry.

·   Knowledge of SAP, BlackLine, HFM or similar financial systems.

·   Experience with internal controls, SOX and end-to-end finance processes.

·   Process improvement and finance transformation experience.

·   Additional language skills relevant to the supported markets.

·   Ability to work autonomously within a defined control framework.

·   Strong analytical mindset and sound judgement regarding escalation of complex issues.

·   Confidence interacting with Controllers, Finance Directors and senior stakeholders.

·   Ability to connect operational details across markets and improve end-to-end processes.

·   Continuous-improvement mindset with a passion for automation, digitalization and innovation.

At Takeda, we are committed to creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We foster an inclusive, collaborative and purpose-driven environment where employees are empowered to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact.

Join us and help shape the future of Controllership at Takeda.

Base Salary Range:

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

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