Country Chief Accountant

F. Hoffmann-La Roche Gruppe; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks an experienced finance professional to oversee month-end activities, manage financial reporting, and enhance internal controls. The role requires strong analytical abilities, communication skills, and a proactive approach to challenges. Candidates should have a degree in finance or accounting and substantial experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in an accountant role.
• Meticulous, independent, and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in financial principles and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Manage Accounts Receivables and Payables, ensuring accurate reporting.
• Prepare statutory tax calculations and liaise with tax consultants.

Skills

Communication

Gestion des parties prenantes

Proactivité

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or equivalent

ACCA, CPA Australia or other professional qualifications

Tools

SAP

MS Office

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

You will be :

Key Responsibilities:

GAMA :

• Coordinate with SSC KL Finance teams (AP, GAMA, AR, TR, T&E, Compliance, and Procurement) 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. Perform analytical review of profit and loss accounts and balance sheet, accountable for the financial accuracy of the affiliate’s financials. Responsible for all Internal Controls of Financial Reporting (ICFR) documentation and internal controls matters, acting as owner for the ICFR tools – INVOLVE and BWISE.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliation – follow up on open items and rectify any anomalies encountered. Submit other reporting packages accurately and within the specified timeline, e.g., Sustainability, Insurance reporting. Responsible for IFRS 16 Leasing related matters, e.g., SimSol /Planon. Review and approve all manual journal entries for posting by SSC KL team. Responsible for all management accounting aspects, e.g., Period cost allocation, COPA allocation, SSC allocation, etc.
• Manage Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables: review and approve manual billings, review debtors' aging, and determine follow-up actions. Ensure all sales-related activities are reported timely and accurately. Review and approve AP-related activities, e.g., vendor invoices, payments.
• Treasury: Manage cash flow – forecast current and future cash flow requirements and arrange necessary fund transfers. Handle treasury matters such as FX deals, credit facilities, payment requests, and banking issues.
• Manage master data: Chart of Accounts, Cost Center, Profit Center, WBS, vendor & customer master data, UCI, etc.
• Other tasks: Prepare statutory taxes calculations and reconciliations, liaise with Tax Consultants, prepare audit schedules, participate in compliance audits, and respond to audit queries. Identify and implement continuous improvement solutions. Serve as the main contact for SSC KL Finance teams and FM for all financial matters, requests, and advisory.

Who you are :

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or equivalent. ACCA, CPA Australia, or other professional qualifications are an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in an accountant role or audit.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, audit, and taxation. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office tools.
• Meticulous, independent, proactive, and able to meet tight deadlines. Strong communication skills and proven stakeholder management abilities across diverse groups.
• Proficiency in influencing skills. Comfortable in a dynamic environment and capable of working across cultures. Willing to travel for business when required.

Who we are

Driven by a healthier future, we innovate. Over 100,000 employees worldwide are dedicated to advancing science, ensuring access to healthcare for all. Our efforts have resulted in over 26 million patients treated and more than 30 billion tests conducted. We foster creativity and high ambitions to deliver healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.