Roche

Country Chief Accountant

Roche

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Petaling Jaya • Malaysia

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Ensure the day to day accounts and accounting processes are managed to a high standard
  • Work closely with the RSS APAC Ops teams (R2R, D2P & Compliance) to ensure accuracy of data and smooth operations
  • Frequent communication and collaboration with the affiliate’s Finance Manager and/or local finance team
  • Contribute to the safeguarding of company assets through the maintenance of appropriate controls while supporting the FM and leading the determination of appropriate accounting treatment for various programs and/or global projects
  • Coordinate with SSC KL Finance teams and perform month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate closure of accounts in compliance with month-end close checklist
  • Perform analytical review of profit and loss accounts and balance sheet
  • Responsible for all Internal Controls of Financial Reporting (ICFR) documentation and internal controls matters
  • Review monthly balance sheet reconciliation and follow up on open items
  • Submission of reporting packages accurately and within specified timeline
  • Responsible for IFRS 16 Leasing related matters
  • Review and provide approval for all manual journal entries for posting by SSC KL team
  • Responsible for all management accounting aspects
  • Responsible for all aspects of Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables
  • Cash flow management - forecast current and future cash flow requirement
  • Management of master data and preparation of statutory taxes calculations and reconciliation
  • Preparation of audit related schedules and documentation and participation in any compliance audits.

Requirements

  • A degree or equivalent experience in Finance/Accounting/Commerce
  • ACCA, CPA or other accounting professional qualifications will be an added advantage
  • Minimum 8 years of working experience in related field and minimum 5 years in accountant role / audit experience
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and practices; financial reporting, audit and taxation
  • Proficiency in relevant accounting software preferably SAP and MS office tools
  • Meticulous, independent, proactive and ability to perform tasks within tight due dates
  • Strong communication and influencing skills, expressing ideas and expectations in a clear and concise manner
  • Proven track record of effective relationship and stakeholder management with diverse populations (customers, colleagues and senior leaders)
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic, changing and growing environment
  • The ability to operate effectively across diverse cultural and business environments
  • Able to commit for business travel when required
  • Proficiency in English
  • Good communication skills are essential, as the role involves supporting our counterparts in the respective countries.
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial reportingaudittaxationaccounts receivablesaccounts payablescash flow managementIFRS 16internal controlsbalance sheet reconciliationmonth-end closing
Soft Skills
meticulousindependentproactivestrong communicationinfluencing skillsrelationship managementstakeholder managementability to perform under tight deadlinesadaptabilitycultural awareness
Certifications
ACCACPA