Accounting Expert & Country Chief 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.

 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 Country Chief Accountant and IFRS Accounting Expert in Riga, you act as the local authority for all accounting matters within Roche Services & Solutions (RSS). You ensure up-to-date accounting expertise, high-quality processes, and serve as the main point of contact for accounting topics. You collaborate with RSS EMEA, Global Teams (FGAR, Consolidations, ECOE), and the affiliate to ensure accuracy of accounting data, while coordinating and executing month-, quarter-, and year-end closings in full compliance with IFRS and internal requirements.

• Acting as a member of the Global Accounting Experts team, clarifying policy updates and supporting RSS teams with complex accounting consultations

• Providing IFRS expertise, monitoring standard developments, assessing impacts, and ensuring correct adoption of Group Finance interpretations

• Conducting training needs assessments and delivering Financial Reporting / Accounting Policy trainings

• Serving as Country Chief Accountant, ensuring accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities

• Ensuring financial accuracy and internal control compliance, including ICFR documentation and tools (INVOLVE, BWISE)

• Managing IFRS 16 Leasing matters and approving relevant journal entries

• Maintained accountability for the lifecycle of AR, AP, and Treasury operations, encompassing billing approvals, vendor invoice verification, cash flow monitoring, FX, and banking transactions

• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, resolving anomalies, and overseeing reporting package submissions (e.g., Sustainability, Insurance)

• Supporting audits, compliance reviews, and promoting continuous improvement in accounting practices

• Serving as main financial contact for FM and RSS EMEA teams, addressing queries and providing advisory support

Who you are:

• University education; preferably in Finance/Accounting related discipline

• Minimum 14 years of relevant Finance and Accounting/Audit experience; Big Four Accounting Firm background (KPMG, PWC, Deloitte or E&Y) preferred.

• CPA/CA/ACCA country qualification is highly preferred

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices (IFRS); financial reporting, audit, and taxation, including local accounting principles as advantage

• Proficiency in accounting software, preferably SAP and MS Office

• Demonstrated traits: meticulous, independent, proactive, and able to meet tight deadlines

• Proven track record in relationship and stakeholder management across diverse groups, with strong influencing skills

• 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:  Roche Annual Bonus, Monthly transportation allowance, Home Office set - up equipment, Health Insurance, Life/Accident insurance, Full salary when on sick leave for the first 9 days, Eyeglasses settlement, One-time payment options for various events in the life e.g. wedding, childbirth, Service Awards: We value loyalty with additional holidays and bonus payment, Work in a hybrid model (2 days/week from the office).

• 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.

Salary starts from 3200 EUR gross/monthly. Final salary depends on the successful candidate's level of experience, skills and qualifications.

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.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.