Senior Country Chief Accountant

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The Position

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

As a Senior Country Chief Accountant based in San José, Costa Rica, you will work at Roche Services and Solutions, a Shared Services Center providing Finance and Procurement services to countries in the Americas region.

The Opportunity

The Senior Country Chief Accountant will ensure high-standard management of day-to-day accounts and accounting processes, collaborating closely with RSS Americas Finance teams, affiliate's Finance Manager, and local finance team to ensure accuracy of data, smooth operations, and safeguarding of company assets.

Responsibilities: 

Period End Close

• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities with RSS Americas Finance teams to ensure timely and accurate closure of accounts

• Analyze and communicate consolidated review of profit and loss accounts and balance sheet, ensuring financial accuracy of affiliate's financial statements

Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable/ Treasury

• Manage multiple aspects of Accounts Receivables, including reviewing and approving manual billings and ensuring accurate and timely reporting of sales activities

• Oversee multiple aspects of Accounts Payables, including reviewing and approving AP related activities such as vendor invoices, payments, and tax reports

• Additionally, responsible for treasury matters including FX deals, credit facilities, payment requests, and banking matters.

Others

• Act as the main contact person for affiliates' Finance Managers, providing advisory and support for all financial matters. Also, actively participate in the FM/Controller’s Local Leadership Team.

• Serve as the main contact person for issue resolution with RSS Americas Finance teams, handling all financial matters. Additionally, coordinate with Group Finance Key Stakeholders for effective collaboration.

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business or equivalent with a minimum of 14 years of relevant Finance and Accounting/Audit experience

• US CPA qualification is a preferred and highly desirable for USA support positions, if not, it must be a country CPA equivalent (where there is a public exam/ registry); ideally with exposure to U.S. Business and IFRS. 

• Certified Public Accountant with practical experience in financial statements preparation and technical topics. Certification must be active. (i.e. Continuous professional education or CPE must as required by the country CPA board)

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate, build relationships, and influence stakeholders in a diverse and matrixed environment. Demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities and commitment to attracting, retaining, and developing high-performing teams.

• Language: Spanish & English fluency required

Preferred

• Big Four Accounting Firm background (KPMG, PWC, Deloitte, E&Y)

• MBA, ACCA/CPA, or other accounting professional qualifications

Relocation benefits are available for this position

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

The Roche Services & Solutions as well as People Support Solutions organisations located in San Jose provide end-to-end business solutions for Finance, Procurement, IT, Communications, People & Culture (Human Resources) and beyond to our Roche colleagues across the Americas region. Today Roche employs altogether around 800 employees in Costa Rica.