Financial Accountant

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.

Please note that this is a fixed term position until June 30, 2029.

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 Financial Accountant you will perform day-to-day and closing activities in cooperation with cross-functional departments, according to predefined deadlines with full ownership of their tasks and in compliance with the Process Documentations of the respective business sub-process. In this position in close collaboration with the Country Chief Accountant, you will focus on:

• Leased assets, fixed asset and CAPEX accounting activities 

• Taxes, GL journals and accruals/ provisions, reconciling BS accounts 

•  Clearing customer accounts and bank suspense accounts, collecting direct debit, daily bank posting, posting and reconciling treasury transactions

• Calculating and issuing AR manual invoices 

• Defining and calculating cost and revenue allocation in controlling

• Conducting product closing in the Material Management module of SAP

• Performing Month-end Closing and Reporting for Consolidation and for Divisions

• Preparing audit documentation and participating in internal and external audits

Who you are

We are looking for someone who is self motivated, really passionate about his or her job and understands that providing a high-quality service is crucial for the organization. As an ideal team member you are open-minded, dedicated to make a difference and open to constant development. Furthermore, you have:

• University degree, preferably in Finance/Accounting related discipline

• 1-3 years of experience in a relevant position

• Excellent communication and analytical skills 

• Outstanding customer orientation and service focus

• Strong interpersonal skills and team player attitude

• 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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Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.