Country Chief Accountant - Malaysia - Roche Services (Asia Pacific) Sdn Bhd

Description

Job Description

• Ensuring
  the day to day accounts and accounting processes are managed to a high
  standard. This will involve working closely with the RSS APAC Ops teams
  (R2R, D2P & Compliance) to ensure accuracy of data and smooth
  operations.
• Frequent communication and collaboration with the affiliate's Finance Manager and/or local finance team.
• Contributes
  to the safeguarding of company assets through the maintenance of
  appropriate controls while supporting the FM and leading the
  determination of appropriate accounting treatment for various programs
  and/or global projects.

GAMA

• Co-ordinate
  with RSS APAC 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,
  accountable for the financial accuracy of the affiliate's financials.
• Responsible
  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.
• Submission other reporting packages accurately and within specified timeline i.e. Sustainability, Insurance reporting.
• Responsible of IFRS 16 Leasing related matters i.e SimSol /Planon.
• Review and provide approval for all manual journal entries for posting by SSC KL team.
• Responsible for all management accounting aspects i.e. Period cost allocation, COPA allocation, SSC allocation, etc.

Accounts Receivables / Accounts Payables

• Responsible
  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.
• Responsible for all aspects of Accounts Payables– review and provide approval of AP related activities i.e. vendor invoices, payment, etc.

Treasury

• Cash
  flow management - forecast current and future cash flow requirement and
  arrangement for necessary fund transfers (if required).
• Responsible for all treasury matters i.e. FX deal, credit facilities, payment request, banking matters.

Master Data

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

Others

• Preparation of statutory taxes calculations and reconciliation, including tax reporting and liaising with Tax Consultant.
• Preparation of audit related schedules and documentation, including liaising with the Auditor.
• Participate in any compliance audits and responding to audit queries.
• Identify,
  recommend and implement solutions in consultation with the management
  for continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of operation.
• Being the main contact person for RSS APAC Finance teams for issue resolution for all financial matters.
• Being the main contact person for Finance Manager in the affiliates for all financial matters, requests and advisory.

Qualification & Experience Requirements

• A
  degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Commerce or equivalent. ACCA, CPA
  Australia or other accounting professional qualifications will be an
  added advantage.
• Minimum 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 with proficiency in relevant accounting software preferably SAP.
• Meticulous, independent, proactive and ability to execute tasks within tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and excellent presentation skills, expressing ideas and expectations in a clear and concise manner.
• Proven
  track record of effective relationship and stakeholder management with
  diverse populations (customers, colleagues and senior leaders).
• Must
  be excellent in influencing skills and working in a highly matrixed
  environment. Builds credibility through strong relationships and
  demonstrates excellent business partnering.
• Exceptional
  leadership skills. Focused on attracting, retaining and developing high
  performing teams. Consistently demonstrates the Roche Leadership
  Commitments.
• Demonstrated excellence at strategic agility, with ability to anticipate and react to changes in the business environment.
• Experience in Project Management either managing projects directly, sponsoring and/or contributing as a key stakeholder.
• Proficiency in negotiation and influencing skills.
• Comfortable
  working in a dynamic, changing and growing environment, and has the
  ability to operate effectively across diverse cultural and business
  environments.
• Able to commit for business travelling when required.
• Language:
  English and Mandarin fluency are required (verbal & written) as the
  role will required to support our China counterpart

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 Kuala Lumpur provide end-to-end business
solutions for Finance, Procurement, IT, Communications, People &
Culture (Human Resources) and beyond to our Roche colleagues across the
APAC region. Today Roche employs altogether around 1100 employees in
Malaysia.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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