TBS Accounting Co-op

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Job Description

Takeda Business Solutions (TBS) is a global function within Takeda with the objective of enabling Takeda’s business strategy, delivering innovative simplified solutions and cost reduction, improving service and providing a transformation engine for continuous improvement for Takeda. ‘Building and Delivering Simplified and Innovative Solutions’ is our overarching vision with Patients at the center of all that we do.

The Accounting Co-op will be a contributor to the financial close process and financial reporting for TBS, which in a partner in delivering financial reporting within the US, EUCAN (Europe & Canada) and Growth & Emerging Markets.  They will partner on the production of accurate and timely reporting for certain aspects of financial accounting results through reconciliations, analysis and monthly general entries, including working with colleagues in other TBS teams and countries. They will have opportunities to collaborate with various functions within TBS on ongoing projects and initiatives.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Participate in the monthly, quarterly and year-end close finance/accounting close, including preparation of journal entries for review.
• Perform and document balance sheet account reconciliations and financial statement analysis, including ad-hoc reporting and analysis.
• Participate in all aspects of internal and external financial and operational audits.
• Support inside-out thinking to bring new ways of working and innovation to enable business solutions for Takeda. 
• Partner with other functions across TBS to drive digital and automation initiatives.
• Focus on the accurate recording, reconciliation and analysis of various balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Perform other duties within evolution of role and work as appropriate.
• Build individual capability through working with global experts within Finance and Accounting.

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE

• High level of technical accounting ability with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in ambiguity and change
• Excellent communication skills
• Improvement-oriented mindset
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Knowledge of Excel, ideally SAP, HFM or other financial tools
• Excellent interpersonal skills – evidenced through prior experiences and/or campus involvement, part time jobs, etc.
• Ability to solve problems and think creatively, knowing when to take ownership and when to raise concerns.
• Work collaboratively
• Driven and committed – able to work on own initiative and with others under pressure and to demanding deadlines while managing conflicting demands.
• Determining enhancements to processes and implementing them while maintaining strong financial control.
• Trouble shooting systems and process issues to understand causes and identify possible solutions.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting in process
• Understanding of controls and SOX compliance
• Strong IT skills, particularly MS Excel
• Proficiency in English language, verbal and written

Preferred:

• Prior co-op in Finance or Accounting, ideally in large, matrixed organization
• Interest in long-term career within the Pharmaceutical industry

This role is in partnership with Drexel University and will have a co-op cycle of September 2024 through March 2025, with exact dates TBD.

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