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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 treasury matters, including fund forecasting, transfers, and banking transactions.

DtP

• Handling all accounts payable related matters

Master Data

• Managing master data - Chart of Accounts, Cost Center, Profit Center. WBS, vendor & customer master data, UCI, etc.

Other

• Overseeing statutory tax calculations, reconciliation, reporting, and Tax Consultant liaison, alongside 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, requests, and advisory needs

Who you are:

• University education; preferably in Finance/Accounting related discipline, ACCA or other accounting professional qualifications will be an added advantage
• 8  years of experience in a related field and at least 5 years in accountant / audit role and people management experience
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices; financial reporting, audit, and taxation, including local accounting principles as advantage
• Proficiency in accounting software, preferably SAP and MS Office
• Demonstrates effective leadership abilities and advocacy, while empowering colleagues in decision-making
• Proven track record in relationship and stakeholder management across diverse groups, with strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Proficiency in English

In exchange we provide you with:

• Development opportunities: Roche is rich in learning resources. We provide constant development opportunities, free language courses & training, the possibility of international assignments, internal position changes and the chance to shape your own career. 
• Excellent benefits: Competitive salary and cafeteria package, annual bonus, Private Medical Services, Employee Assistance Program, All You Can Move Sportpass, coaching / mentoring opportunity, buddy program, team buildings, holiday party. 
• Flexibility: We also support flexibility to help you find your balance. Home office is commonly available (typically 2 office days/week on average). We create the opportunity for freedom in working, where your corporate and private life coexist in harmony.
• A global inclusive community, where we learn from each other. At Roche, we cooperate, debate, make decisions, celebrate successes and have fun as a team. Our leadership is very focused on people, creating a strong, inclusive culture, so you always have the chance to share your opinion.

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Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.