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Country Chief Accountant (Japanese Speaker)

Country Chief Accountant (Japanese Speaker)

RochePetaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
30+ days ago
Job description

Overview

Country Chief Accountant (Japanese Speaker) – Roche .

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Responsibilities

  • Co-ordinate with SSC KL Finance teams (AP, GAMA, AR, TR, T&E, Compliance and Procurement) 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.
  • Perform analytical review of profit and loss accounts and balance sheet; be accountable for the financial accuracy of the affiliate’s financials. Responsible for 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 anomalies. Submit other reporting packages accurately and within specified timelines (e.g., Sustainability, Insurance reporting). Responsible for IFRS 16 Leasing matters (e.g., SimSol / Planon). Review and approve all manual journal entries posted by the SSC KL team. Responsible for all management accounting aspects (e.g., period cost allocation, COPA allocation, SSC allocation).
  • Accounts Receivables / Accounts Payables : review and approve manual billings, review debtors ageing and determine follow-up actions; ensure all sales-related activities are reported timely and accurately. Review and approve AP activities (e.g., vendor invoices, payments).
  • Treasury : manage cash flow – forecast current and future cash flow requirements and arrange fund transfers if required. Manage treasury matters (e.g., FX deals, credit facilities, payment requests, banking matters).
  • Master Data : manage master data – Chart of Accounts, Cost Center, Profit Center, WBS, vendor & customer master data, UCI, etc. Other activities include preparation of statutory tax calculations and reconciliation, tax reporting and liaising with Tax Consultant; preparation of audit-related schedules and documentation, including liaising with the Auditor; participate in compliance audits and respond to audit queries; identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in operations; act as main contact for SSC KL Finance teams for issue resolution and for FM in the affiliates for all financial matters, requests and advisory.

Qualifications

  • A degree in Finance / Accounting / Commerce or equivalent. ACCA, CPA Australia or other accounting professional qualifications are an added advantage.
  • Minimum 5 years of related experience and minimum 3 years in an accounting role / audit. Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, audit, and taxation.
  • Proficiency in relevant accounting software (preferably SAP) and MS Office. Meticulous, independent, proactive, and able to execute tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and manage relationships with diverse populations (customers, colleagues, senior leaders). Proficiency in influencing skills. Comfortable working in a dynamic, changing environment and capable of operating across diverse cultural and business environments. Willingness to travel for business when required.
  • Proficient in English and Japanese; additional languages are an added advantage.

    • About Roche

    Roche is a leading global healthcare company with a diverse workforce. Roche Services & Solutions and People Support Solutions in Kuala Lumpur provide end-to-end business solutions for Finance, Procurement, IT, Communications, People & Culture and beyond for Roche colleagues across the APAC region. Roche employs around 1,100 people in Malaysia and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Job details

  • Seniority level : Associate
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function : General Business, Administrative, and Customer Service
  • Industries : Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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