About Astellas:
At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed.
We pursue innovative science, focussing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions.
We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage.
Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.
We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes.
Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care.
The Opportunity:
The Intercompany Accountant - Assistant Controller supports core accounting activities across Inventory, Supply Chain, and Intercompany Accounting, including cost allocations and Intellectual Property (IP) holder accounting.
The role plays a key part in standard costing and intercompany transfer pricing processes across multiple regions and supports group-level financial reporting to Astellas Pharma Inc. (Japan). The position works closely with global finance teams, Supply Chain, Tax, and external partners to ensure accuracy, compliance, and robust financial controls in a multinational environment.
Hybrid Working:
At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support execution of intercompany and intracompany assessment cycles, including invoicing in line with approved Transfer Pricing Agreements.
- Analyze product profitability and gross margin for intercompany transactions (transfer pricing margins, IP holder margins, contract manufacturing, contract revenue) and perform true-up adjustments in line with Transfer Pricing Policy.
- Support timely and accurate intercompany balance confirmations and the dispute resolution process with international affiliates and BPO partners.
- Support domestic and international intercompany netting activities.
- Support Inventory and Supply Chain accounting, including VAT reporting, reconciliations, analysis, and 3PL reconciliations.
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors for controls reviews, PBC requests, and audit inquiries.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation initiatives.
- Ensure procurement and supply activities for finished medicinal products comply with EU GDP Guidelines (2013/C 343/01) and applicable local regulations.
- Ensure activities are performed in accordance with the Quality Management System, escalating issues to management and the GDP Responsible Person where required.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Hands-on experience in intercompany accounting, inventory accounting, or supply chain finance.
- Practical exposure to transfer pricing processes, intercompany invoicing, margin analysis, and true up adjustments.
- Solid working knowledge of IFRS, with awareness of local GAAP implications.
- Advanced proficiency in English and preferably the local language as well (spoken and written).
Preferred Knowledge & Experience:
- Initial relevant experience in intercompany, inventory, or similar accounting roles.
- Experience working in a multinational, matrix organization.
- Exposure to internal controls, audit environments, and J SOX / SOX frameworks.
- Familiarity with Shared Service Centres or Global Capability Centre collaboration models.
- Experience supporting group reporting, financial disclosures, or footnote preparation is an advantage.
Education:
- University degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Professional accounting or payroll-related certifications are an advantage.
Additional Information:
- This is a permanent role based in our Global Capability Centre in Warsaw, Poland and hybrid working with the expectation for some office presence. Flexibility may be required in line with business need. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.
Astellas’ Global Capability Centres - Overview
Astellas’ Global Capability Centre’s (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.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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