Accounting Expert & Country Chief Accountant

<p>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.</p><h3></h3><p></p><h3>The Position</h3><p></p><p><span> </span>The<b> Record to Report (R2R) </b><span>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.</span></p><p></p><p><b>The opportunity</b></p><p></p><p><span>As a </span><b>Country Chief Accountant and IFRS Accounting Expert</b> <span>in Budapest, you act as the local authority for all accounting matters <b>within Roche Services &amp; Solutions (RSS)</b>. 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 Finance teams and Global Finance groups to ensure accurate financial data, while coordinating and executing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings in full compliance with IFRS and internal requirements.</span></p><ul><li><p><b>Acting as a member of the Global Accounting Experts</b> team<span>, clarifying policy updates and supporting RSS teams with complex accounting consultations</span></p></li><li><p><b>Providing</b><span> IFRS expertise, monitoring standard developments, assessing impacts, and ensuring correct adoption of Group Finance interpretations</span></p></li><li><p><b>Conducting</b> <span>training needs assessments and delivering Financial Reporting / Accounting Policy trainings</span></p></li><li><p><b>Serving as Country Chief Accountant,</b> <span>ensuring accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities</span></p></li><li><p><b>Ensuring</b><span> financial accuracy and internal control compliance, including ICFR documentation and tools (INVOLVE, BWISE)</span></p></li><li><p><b>Managing</b><span> IFRS 16 Leasing matters and approving relevant journal entries</span></p></li><li><p><b>Maintained </b><b>accountability</b> for the lifecycle of AR, AP, and Treasury operations, encompassing billing approvals, vendor invoice verification, cash flow monitoring, FX, and banking transactions</p></li><li><p><b>Reviewing</b><span><b> </b>balance sheet reconciliations, resolving anomalies, and overseeing reporting package submissions (e.g., Sustainability, Insurance)</span></p></li><li><p><b>Supporting</b><span><b> </b>audits, compliance reviews, and promoting continuous improvement in accounting practices</span></p></li><li><p><b>Serving</b><span><b> </b>as main financial contact for FM and RSS EMEA teams, addressing queries and providing advisory support</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Who you are:</i></b></p><ul><li><p><span>University education; preferably in Finance/Accounting related discipline</span></p></li><li><p><span>Minimum 14 years of relevant Finance and Accounting/Audit experience; Big Four Accounting Firm background (KPMG, PWC, Deloitte or E&amp;Y) preferred.</span></p></li><li><p><span>CPA/CA/ACCA country qualification is highly preferred</span></p></li><li><p><span>Knowledge of accounting principles and practices (IFRS); financial reporting, audit, and taxation, including local accounting principles as advantage</span></p></li><li><p><span>Proficiency in accounting software, preferably SAP and MS Office</span></p></li><li><p><span>Demonstrated traits: meticulous, independent, proactive, and able to meet tight deadlines</span></p></li><li><p><span>Proven track record in relationship and stakeholder management across diverse groups, with strong influencing skills</span></p></li><li><p><b><span>Proficiency in English</span></b></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>In exchange we provide you with:</b></p><ul><li><p><b>Development opportunities:</b> <span>Roche is rich in learning resources. We provide constant development opportunities, free language courses &amp; training, the possibility of international assignments, internal position changes and the chance to shape your own career. </span></p></li><li><p><b>Excellent benefits: </b><span>Competitive salary and cafeteria package, annual bonus, Private Medical Services, Employee Assistance Program, All You Can Move Sportpass, coaching / mentoring opportunity, buddy program, team buildings, holiday party. </span></p></li><li><p><b>Flexibility:</b> <span>We also support flexib