Roche
Finance
CountryChiefAccountant
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“Country Chief Accountant at Roche. Skills: Country Chief Accountant, Record to Report (R2R), financial statements preparation, month-end closing, internal controls, financial reporting, IFRS, GAAP, SAP. accountable for the financial statements prepared for the affiliate. coordinate with RSS (Roche Services & Solutions) Budapest Finance teams”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure timely and accurate closure of accounts; ensuring timely and quality financial statement reporting / month-end closing, yearly reporting; sales reporting accuracy
Industry & Context.
anomaly rectification; addressing financial issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8 years of experience in a related field, at least 5 years in accountant / audit role, people management experience, Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting, Knowledge of audit, Knowledge of taxation, Proficiency in accounting software, Proficiency in SAP, Proficiency in MS Office, Proficiency in English
Nice to Have
ACCA or other accounting professional qualifications, local accounting principles as advantage, Arabic is advantage
What You'll Do.
accountable for the financial statements prepared for the affiliate
coordinate with RSS (Roche Services & Solutions) Budapest Finance teams
quarter-end and year-end closing activities
ensure timely and accurate closure of accounts in compliance with the month-end close checklist
Overseeing financial accuracy and internal controls
ICFR documentation and tools management
Conducting balance sheet reconciliation
anomaly rectification
ensuring timely and quality financial statement reporting / month-end closing
Managing accounting aspects such as IFRS 16 Leasing
manual journal entries
management accounting activities
Supervising Accounts Receivables
sales reporting accuracy
Handling cash flow management and treasury matters
Handling all accounts payable related matters
Managing master data - Chart of Accounts
vendor & customer master data
Overseeing statutory tax calculations
Tax Consultant liaison
managing external financial audits
Managing financial compliance
internal controls on financial reporting
Serving as central contact for RSS Budapest Finance teams and Finance Managers in the affiliates
addressing financial issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
coordinate with RSS (Roche Services & Solutions) Budapest Finance teams (Demand to Pay, Record to Report, Travel and Expense, Compliance); Serving as central contact for RSS Budapest Finance teams and Finance Managers in the affiliates; cooperate, debate, make decisions, celebrate successes and have fun as a team; learn from each other
Communication Scope
open dialogue; negotiation; influencing skills
Full Job Description
At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. ### ### The Position The **Record to Report (R2R)** Department is a global organization of over 650 experienced finance professionals working together to deliver financial services and solutions for Roche across the**** EMEA region. Our services cover financial management, period-end closing, capital and lease accounting, credit and receivables, manufacturing finance, and divisional reporting, ensuring compliance for 263 reporting entities in 96 countries with accounting standards (IFRS, GAAP) and providing assurance of financial integrity. **The opportunity** As a **Country Chief Accountant** you will be accountable for the financial statements prepared for the affiliate and will coordinate with RSS (Roche Services & Solutions) Budapest Finance teams (Demand to Pay, Record to Report, Travel and Expense, Compliance) and execute month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate closure of accounts in compliance with the month-end close checklist. **R2R** * Overseeing financial accuracy and internal controls, including ICFR documentation and tools management. * Conducting balance sheet reconciliation, anomaly rectification, and ensuring timely and quality financial statement reporting / month-end closing, yearly reporting * Managing accounting aspects such as IFRS 16 Leasing, manual journal entries, and management accounting activities. * Supervising Accounts Receivables, including billings approval, debtors aging, and sales reporting accuracy. * Handling cash flow management and t
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