Financial Accountant (fixed term)

Overview

The Position
A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. 

That’s what makes us Roche. 

The Record to Report Department, often abbreviated as R2R department provides financial services for more than 130 affiliates in the EMEA region. Our main areas covered are: General Ledger Accounting, Management Accounting, Fixed and Leased Asset Accounting, Treasury and Accounts Receivable. The department is constantly expanding since our main goal is to perform end-to-end accounting activities in the near future. 

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. This role offers a 1.5-year fixed-term contract until the end of October 2026. 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 & 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.