Country Chief Accountant (Temporary)

Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

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

This is a temporary position with a fixed term duration of 12 - 24 months

The Opportunity:

The Country Chief Accountant reports to the Cluster Lead Financial Management & Assurance. In this role you will manage accounting functions and prepare financial reports for the assigned affiliate. Ensure accurate and reliable data for business operations and serve as a liaison between the company, government, and auditors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with RSS Americas Finance teams and execute closing activities for timely and accurate account closures.

• Analyze and communicate profit and loss accounts and balance sheet reviews.

• Oversee Internal Controls of Financial Reporting (ICFR) and related documentation.

• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliation and rectify anomalies.

• Ensure accurate and timely submission of reporting packages (e.g., Sustainability, Insurance).

• Manage IFRS 16 Leasing matters.

• Approve manual journal entries and manage period cost allocations.

Accounts Receivables / Payables:

• Review and approve manual billings, debtors aging, vendor invoices, and payments.

• Ensure financial integrity of AR and AP balances.

Treasury:

• Manage cash flow, fund transfers, FX deals, credit facilities, and banking matters.

Master Data:

• Oversee master data management (Chart of Accounts, Cost Center, etc.).

Other:

• Prepare audit-related schedules and documentation.

• Prepare local financial statements and respond to audit queries.

• Identify and implement improvement solutions in financial operations.

• Serve as the main contact for financial matters and support SAP S4/HANA implementation.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce or equivalent; ACCA, CPA preferred.

• Minimum 7 years of experience, 5 years in an Accountant or audit role.

• Proficient in accounting principles and SAP software.

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to meet tight deadlines.

• Strong communication and relationship management skills.

• Proficient in project management and working in matrixed environments.

• Comfortable with dynamic, changing environments.

• Able to travel for business as needed.

• Language skills: English, Spanish.
  Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

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.