Country Chief Accountant – French speaking

Job title:

Country Chief Accountant – French speaking

Company:

Roche

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 PositionThe 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 opportunityAs a Country Chief Accountant you 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.R2ROverseeing 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 reportingManaging 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.DtPHandling all accounts payable related mattersMaster DataManaging master data – Chart of Accounts, Cost Center, Profit Center. WBS, vendor & customer master data, UCI, etc.OtherOverseeing statutory tax calculations, reconciliation, reporting, and Tax Consultant liaison, alongside managing external financial auditsManaging financial compliance, internal controls on financial reportingServing as central contact for RSS Budapest Finance teams and Finance Managers in the affiliates, addressing financial issues, requests, and advisory needsWho you are:University education; preferably in Finance/Accounting related discipline, ACCA or other accounting professional qualifications will be an added advantage8 years of experience in a related field and at least 5 years in accountant / audit role and people management experienceKnowledge of accounting principles and practices; financial reporting, audit, and taxation, including local accounting principles as advantageProficiency in accounting software, preferably SAP and MS OfficeDemonstrates effective leadership abilities and advocacy, while empowering colleagues in decision-makingProven track record in relationship and stakeholder management across diverse groups, with strong negotiation and influencing skillsProficiency in English and FrenchIn exchange we provide you with:Development opportunities: Roche is rich in learning resources. We provide constant development opportunities, free language courses & trainings, the possibility of international assignments, internal position changes and the chance to shape your own career.Excellent benefits & flexibility: competitive salary and cafeteria package, language allowance (if the position requires extra language), annual bonus, Private Medical Services, Employee Assistance Program, All You Can Move Sportpass, coaching / mentoring opportunity, buddy program, team buildings, holiday party. We also ensure flexibility, to help you find your balance: home office is a common practice (2 office day/week on average). We create the opportunity for freedom in working, where your corporate and private life coexist in harmony.A global diverse 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.Please read the Data Privacy Notice for further information about how we handle your personal data related to the recruitment process:Who we areA 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.The Roche Services & Solutions as well as People Support Solutions organisations located in Budapest provide end-to-end business solutions for Finance, Procurement, IT, Communications, People & Culture (Human Resources) and beyond to our Roche colleagues across the EMEA region. Today Roche employs altogether around 2000 employees in Hungary.Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Expected salary

Location

Budapest

Job date

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 22:38:27 GMT

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