About Astellas : At Astellas, we believe that nurturing exceptional relationships with our employees delivers exceptional business results. Everyone at Astellas has a responsibility for creating a brighter future for patients around the world. From the first moment, Astellas will inspire you to put this ethos into practice – with a positive, agile company culture and with well-defined ethical principles, values, and systems
Astellas’ Global Capability Centres – Overview
Astellas’ Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are strategically located sites that give Astellas the ability to access talent across various functions in the value chain and to co-locate core capabilities that are currently dispersed. Our three GCCs are located in India, Poland and Mexico.
The GCCs will enhance our operational efficiency, resilience and innovation potential, enabling a timely response to changing business demands.
Our GCCs are an integral part of Astellas, guided by our shared values and behaviors, and are critical enablers of the company’s strategic priorities, sustainable growth, and commitment to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients.
Purpose and Scope :
Supply Chain, Inventory and Intercompany Controller is responsible for Inventory, Supply Chain, and Intercompany Accounting, including cost allocations and Intellectual Property (IP) holder Accounting. This position supports the standard costing and intercompany transfer pricing processes across multiple regions. This position collaborates with Astellas Tax, IP Holder and Affiliate entities globally to support Tax and transfer pricing compliance. This position prepares financial footnote and disclosures to support group level reporting to Astellas Pharma Inc. (Japan) parent company and is responsible for all associated controls. This position will oversee indirect reports at Astellas’ Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) partner.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities :
Maintaining the SAP Cost Objects Structure to ensure costs are properly captured and charged to the responsible IP holding entity
Maintaining and overseeing the execution of inter / intra-company assessment cycles and associated invoicing in accordance with intercompany Transfer Pricing Agreements
Analyzing product profitability and gross margin for intercompany transactions (transfer pricing margins, IP holder margins, contract manufacturing, contract revenue) and performing true-up adjustments to align with Transfer Pricing Policy
Leading statutory planning and forecasting for regional tax planning and compliance
Overseeing timely and accurate intercompany balance confirmation and dispute resolution process with international affiliates and BPO colleagues
Overseeing domestic and international intercompany netting
Supporting Inventory and Supply Chain accounting, VAT reporting, reconciliations, and analysis, including 3PL reconciliations and controls
Performing inventory revaluation as required and accounting for standard to standard and actual to standard variances, such as purchase price variance
Reviewing and resolving balance sheet risks and opportunities identified through the reconciliation process.
Working with internal and external auditors for Controls Reviews, PBC requests and other inquiries as needed
Identifying and supporting the implementation of process improvement initiatives
Developing, monitoring, and maintaining key metrics and reporting
Required Qualifications :
Strong background in Accounting or Finance
ACA / or ACCA / or CPA and / or equivalent accounting qualification is preferred
English and local language advanced level in speaking and writing
Experience :
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in intercompany and inventory accounting or a similar field
Prior experience in a multinational environment and matrix organisation preferred
Familiarity with Shared Service or Global Capability Centre collaboration models
Technical Knowledge :
Strong knowledge of IFRS and awareness of local GAAP variations
Solid understanding of internal controls, J-SOX / SOX frameworks, and finance governance
Advanced knowledge of transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, and corporate tax matters
Systems and Tools :
Proficiency in ERP systems (such as SAP) and exposure to financial consolidation tools
Strong Excel skills, experience with Power BI or similar tools is a plus
Working Environment
This position is based in Mexico and will require on-site work in a hybrid set up.
At Astellas we recognize the importance of work / life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.
Solo Quedan Regional • Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, MX