P2P Associate Analyst - Invoice Processing (Mandarin Speaker)

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven Biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

We are trusted partners who are connected and integrated across the global enterprise, working closely with all functions from Commercial to Manufacturing. It opens greater development opportunities for more responsibility on a global scale.

Global Finance Services (GFS) is at the heart of the Finance function - accountable to the AstraZeneca (AZ) Group for the design and delivery of high quality, simple to operate transactional finance processes that enable our customers to focus on AZ’s strategic priorities.

About The Department

Our Procure to Pay (P2P) team within GFS is responsible handles the end to end acquiring goods and services ensuring that the associated payments made to our suppliers, this includes overseeing the procurement process management, invoice processing, payment processing, suppliers’ relationship management, reimbursing expenses to employees, and ensuring all the procurement activities align with internal policies and compliance.

Typical Accountabilities

• Review and validate invoices and ensures the accuracy and timeliness of invoice processing within the agreed timeline.
• Resolved all Level 2 account payables queries within the agreed timeline.
• Perform AP balance sheet reconciliation activities such as clearing of aged items (eg: GR/IR accounts etc).
• Investigates outstanding open items or issues and work collaboratively with vendors and business users to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Participate in any compliance audits and respond to audit queries if necessary.
• Support the development/changes in systems, transactions and processes. This includes preparing and updating process documentation and process improvement initiative.
• Ensure compliance to key controls as identified in the FCF/SOX documentation.
• Ensures company policies and procedures are being adhered to as they pertain to processing of invoices.
• Support team lead and team members in BAU activities to enhance the effectiveness of the team. This includes helping new joiners to successfully settle into their new role in their stream.
  
  

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance & accounting/business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-2 years of accounting work experiences. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Graduates pursuing a professional qualification (Part Time) in ACCA, CIMA or any other relevant qualification are welcome.
• Have knowledge and experience in SAP, Coupa, Kofax other ERP system is an added advantage.
• Experience of working in a shared service centre across a global /large organization is preferred.
• Effectively manage and prioritize workload effectively and accurately.
• Inquisitive, investigative with critical thinking and good problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin to support the China entity.
  
  

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. We only employ individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

Date Posted

30-Oct-2025

Closing Date

29-Nov-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.