Country Chief Accountant - Macedonian speaking

The Position
We are looking for you to join Roche and our Services & Solutions Center in Budapest. 

Roche is a global healthcare company - founded 125 years ago in Basel, Switzerland, offering exceptional career paths and great benefits for fresh graduates and outstanding professionals. We are continuously expanding, looking for new talents to join our transforming Services & Solutions Center. We offer a flexible working framework (1 office day/week on average) and provide fully remote working conditions (even after the pandemic situation).

Your health and safety is of paramount importance to us, therefore we are currently conducting web-based interviews and our onboarding process is also running in a virtual setup.
 

Your day to day responsibilities as a Country Chief Accountant:

You will coordinate with RSS (Roche Services & Solutions) Budapest Finance teams (Demand to Pay, Record to Report, Travel and Expense, Compliance) and execute month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate closure of accounts in compliance with month-end close checklist.

As a qualified expert, you: 

R2R

• Perform analytical review of profit and loss accounts and balance sheet, accountable for the financial accuracy of the affiliate’s financials.
• Take responsibility of all Internal Controls of Financial Reporting (ICFR) documentation and internal controls matters, act as owner for the ICFR tools – INVOLVE and BWISE
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliation – follow up on open items and rectify any anomalies encountered
• Ensure submission other reporting packages accurately and within specified timeline i.e. Sustainability, Insurance reporting
• Take responsibility of IFRS 16 Leasing related matters i.e SimSol /Planon.
• Review and provide approval for all manual journal entries for posting by RSS Budapest team.
• Take responsibility for all management accounting aspects i.e. Period cost allocation, COPA allocation, SCC allocation, etc.
• Take responsibility for all aspects of Accounts Receivables – review and approve manual billings, review debtors ageing and determine follow up actions, ensure all sales related activities are reported timely and accurate.
• Perform Cash flow management - forecast current and future cash flow requirement and arrangement for necessary fund transfers (if required).
• Take responsibility for all treasury matters i.e. FX deal, credit facilities, payment request, banking matters

DtP

• Handle all accounts payable related matters

Master Data

• Manage master data - Chart of Accounts, Cost Center, Profit Center. WBS, vendor & customer master data, UCI, etc.

Others

• Prepare statutory taxes calculations and reconciliation, including tax reporting and liaising with Tax Consultant.
• Prepare audit related schedules and documentation, including liaising with the Auditor.
• Participate in any compliance audits and respond to audit queries.
• Identify, recommend and implement solutions in consultation with the management for continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of operation.
• Act as main contact person for RSS Budapest Finance teams for issue resolution for all financial matters. 
• Act as the main contact person for FM in the affiliates for all financial matters, requests and advisory.
• Prepare and submit annual financial reports in accordance with local legislation for North Macedonia.
• Full coordination of audit and the gathering of required audit information, preparation of financial statements & footnotes, and preparation of tax accounts
• Prepare reports for State Statistical Office and National bank

What can you bring to our team:

We are looking for someone who is self motivated, really passionate about his or her job and understands that providing a high-quality service is crucial for the organization. As an ideal team member you are open-minded, dedicated to make a difference and open to constant development. Furthermore, you have:

• Certificate of certified accountant issued by ISOS( Institute of Accountants and Chartered Accountants of the Republic of Macedonia)
• University education; preferably in Finance/Accounting related discipline, ACCA or other accounting professional qualifications will be an added advantage
• 8  years of experience in a related field and at least 5 years in accountant / audit role and people management experience
• Knowledge of 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
• Proven track record of effective relationship and stakeholder management with diverse populations (customers, colleagues and senior leaders)
• Proficiency in influencing skills
• Comfortably working in a dynamic, changing and growing environment
• Proficiency in English and Macedonian
• Willingness to relocate to Hungary

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:  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. We also ensure flexibility, to help you find your balance: home office is a common practice, and its conditions can be tailored for employees according to needs. We create the opportunity for freedom in working, where your corporate and private life coexist in harmony.

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.
Eager to have an impact? Your future starts here!
Explore more career opportunities in our truly global Roche Services and Solutions organisation. You can find more information here: https://services-solutions.roche.com/

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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 Budapest provide end-to-end business solutions for Finance, Procurement, IT, Communications, People & Culture (Human Resources) and beyond to our Roche colleagues across the EMEA region. Today Roche employs altogether around 1400 employees in Hungary.