Country Chief Accountant

Roche Services (Asia Pacific) Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to advancing healthcare solutions. This role involves managing accounting processes, ensuring financial accuracy, and collaborating with diverse teams. With a focus on personal expression and open dialogue, you will thrive in a dynamic environment that values your contributions. Bring your expertise in finance and accounting to a company that empowers its employees to innovate and make a global impact. If you are passionate about driving change in healthcare and possess strong communication and analytical skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in finance/accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting processes and ensure accuracy.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Coordinate with finance teams for timely financial reporting.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Financial Reporting

Audit Experience

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in Thai

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce

ACCA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

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

Ensuring the day to day accounts and accounting processes are managed to a high standard. This will involve working 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.

You will be:

Contributes 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.

GAMA

1. Co-ordinate with SSC KL Finance teams (AP, GAMA, AR, TR, T&E, Compliance and Procurement) 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.
2. Perform analytical review of profit and loss accounts and balance sheet, accountable for the financial accuracy of the affiliate’s Financials.
3. Responsible for all Internal Controls of Financial Reporting (ICFR) documentation and internal controls matters, act as owner for the ICFR tools – INVOLVE and BWISE.
4. Review monthly balance sheet reconciliation – follow up on open items and rectify any anomalies encountered.
5. Submission of other reporting packages accurately and within specified timeline i.e. Sustainability, Insurance reporting.
6. Responsible for IFRS 16 Leasing related matters i.e. SimSol /Planon.
7. Review and provide approval for all manual journal entries for posting by SSC KL team.
8. Responsible for all management accounting aspects i.e. Period cost allocation, COPA allocation, SSC allocation, etc.

Accounts Receivables / Accounts Payables

1. Responsible for all aspects of Accounts Receivables – review and approve manual billings, review debtors ageing and determine follow-up actions, ensure all sales related activities are reported timely and accurately.
2. Responsible for all aspects of Accounts Payables – review and provide approval of AP related activities i.e. vendor invoices, payment, etc.

Treasury

1. Cash flow management - forecast current and future cash flow requirement and arrangement for necessary fund transfers (if required).
2. Responsible for all treasury matters i.e. FX deal, credit facilities, payment request, banking matters. Managing of master data - Chart of Accounts, Cost Center, Profit Center. WBS, vendor & customer master data, UCI, etc.
3. Preparation of statutory taxes calculations and reconciliation, including tax reporting and liaising with Tax Consultant.
4. Preparation of audit related schedules and documentation, including liaising with the Auditor.
5. Participate in any compliance audits and responding to audit queries.
6. Identify, recommend and implement solutions in consultation with the management for continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of operation.
7. Being the main contact person for SSC KL Finance teams for issue resolution for all financial matters.
8. Being the main contact person for FM in the affiliates for all financial matters, requests and advisory.

Who you are:

1. A degree or equivalent experience in Finance/Accounting/Commerce. ACCA, CPA or other accounting professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
2. Minimum 8 years of working experience in related field and minimum 5 years in accountant role / audit experience.
3. Knowledge of accounting principles and practices; financial reporting, audit and taxation. Proficiency in relevant accounting software preferably SAP and MS office tools.
4. Meticulous, independent, proactive and ability to perform tasks within tight due dates.
5. Strong communication and influencing skills, expressing ideas and expectations in a clear and concise manner.
6. 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.
7. The ability to operate effectively across diverse cultural and business environments.
8. Able to commit for business travel when required.
9. Proficiency in English and proficiency in Thai language is required.
10. Good communication skills are essential, as the role involves supporting our counterparts in the respective countries.
11. Candidate with Thai CPD - Continue Professional Development (Accounting) active license will be an added advantage.

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.

The Roche Services & Solutions as well as People Support Solutions organisations located in Kuala Lumpur provide end-to-end business solutions for Finance, Procurement, IT, Communications, People & Culture (Human Resources) and beyond to our Roche colleagues across the APAC region. Today Roche employs altogether around 1100 employees in Malaysia.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.