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The PositionStatutory Accountant (12 month contractor)
Responsibilities:
- Preparation of analytical and synthetic accounting in accordance with Romanian accounting standards;
- Analytical development of the chart of accounts in accordance with the activities performed by the company, ensuring alignment between the corporate and the local accounts;
- Preparation of periodic non-tax related returns, as requested by the statutory legal framework and their submission within the legal deadline;
- Preparation of annual and semi-annual financial statements;
- Assistance in the preparation of primary documents, including the Journal Register;
- Assistance in preparation of the postings needed to capture the differences between IFRS and Local GAAP;
- Preparation of the statutory adjustments postings as needed for the financial statements;
- Proactively monitor and follow-up with the external auditors and internal stakeholders the progress of the work to complete the statutory financial statements
- Ensure compliance with any other non-tax local accounting legal provisions (such as, but not limited to, yearly inventory count), liaise with internal stakeholders to this end
- Assistance in the event of a tax inspection
Requirements:
- University education; preferably in Finance/Accounting related discipline
- 8 years of experience in a related field and at least 5 years in accountant / audit role
- Knowledge of Romania accounting principles and practices; financial reporting, audit and taxation
- Proficiency in relevant accounting software preferably SAP and MS office tools
- Meticulous, independent, proactive mindset and ability to execute tasks within tight deadlines
- Proficiency in influencing skills
- Comfortably working in a dynamic, changing and growing environment
- Proficiency in English and Romanian
20 hours/week
1 day in the office
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.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- University education in Finance/Accounting
- 8 years of experience in a related field
- 5 years in accountant/audit role
- Knowledge of Romania accounting principles and practices
- Proficiency in relevant accounting software preferably SAP
- Proficiency in English and Romanian
Roche Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Roche and has not been reviewed or approved by Roche.
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Retirement Support — U.S. materials describe a 401(k) with both matching and an additional company contribution, supported by formal plan documents and true‑up features. This structure is positioned as a standout element of the total package, particularly at Genentech.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off provisions include substantial vacation, a year‑end shutdown, and a paid six‑week sabbatical after six years. These elements indicate a recharge‑oriented approach within the U.S. offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health resources alongside well‑being programs. Benefits pages consistently highlight breadth across core health coverage elements.
Roche Insights
What We Do
Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).
