Amgen is seeking a Sr Associate Accounting (Technical Digital Enablement) within Global Accounting Automation. This role is suited for a finance professional who understands RecordtoReport (R2R) accounting processes and controls, and who can support automation initiatives and enterprise digital projects in partnership with IT and automation teams.

The role supports accounting close efficiency, controllership, and digital enablement through structured project delivery and robust technical fundamentals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Automation Digital Enablement

- Identify and support automation opportunities across accounting processes to reduce manual effort, improve cycle times, and strengthen controls.
- Build and support automation initiatives using:
- Advanced Excel + VBA/ Macros (MustHave): macro automation, reusable templates, validations/controls, error handling, and auditfriendly outputs.

- Partner with Technology, Automation CoE, and developers to design and deliver scalable solutions using tools such as UiPath, Power Automate, Power BI, Alteryx, Smartsheet, DocuSign, and similar platforms.
- Apply controlsbydesign principles including access management, approvals, audit trails, change control, documentation, and production support models.

2) Project Delivery Coordination

- Support endtoend delivery of automation initiatives (intake requirements build testing deployment stabilization).
- Assist with requirements gathering, documentation (BRDs, user stories, acceptance criteria), testing coordination, and golive readiness.
- Track timelines, risks, dependencies, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.

3) Accounting Close, Controls Compliance

- Support accurate and timely monthend and quarterend close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis.




- Apply knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
- Support SOX/internal control execution, documentation, and audit readiness.
- Assist with internal, external, and tax audit requests within defined timelines.

4) Reporting Insights

- Support development and maintenance of automated reports and dashboards for:
- Close health and cycle time
- Reconciliation status and exceptions
- Controls compliance and evidence completeness

- Perform data validation, reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure auditready outputs.

5) CrossFunctional Collaboration

- Work closely with Finance teams (RTR, FPA, P2P, Tax, Treasury) and Technology partners.
- Coordinate with thirdparty vendors where applicable and ensure service quality and documentation.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelors degree + 5 years of relevant experience OR
- Associates degree + 6 years of relevant experience OR
- High school diploma/GED + 8 years of relevant experience

REQUIRED SKILLS (MUSTHAVE)

Technical

- Advanced Excel + VBA/ Macros (MustHave): automation, reusable templates, validations/controls, robust error handling.
- Experience working with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and accounting data used in close processes.

Finance / Controllership

- Handson experience with accounting close, reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Understanding of US GAAP and SOX/internal control requirements.

Delivery / Collaboration

- Ability to support work endtoend from requirements through golive and stabilization.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

GOODTOHAVE SKILLS

- Power BI and/or Tableau: dashboard development, reporting, data modeling (Power Query/DAX preferred)
- RPA / automation tools (UiPath, Automation Anywhere); analytics tools such as Alteryx.
- Power Automate / Power Apps.
- Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet; process mapping tools (Visio).

📌 Sr Associate Accounting (Hyderabad)
🏢 Amgen
📍 Hyderabad