Ecosystem Excellence Partner (Accounting)

Job Description

The objective of the role: The Finance [Accounting] Business Partner - in our organization called Finance Ecosystem Excellence Partner [EEP] - will leverage his/her broad expertise in the E2E Finance operations to create business value through simplification, automation, and centralization of our processes and systems. This role will collaborate closely with internal partners and external stakeholders in the ecosystem and above country network, gaining a deep understanding of their needs to transform the customer experience through tailored, streamlined, and seamless financial processes and services. Organization: The Finance [Accounting] Business Partner will be a member of Roche Pars Finance, Procurement, and Supply Chain (FPS) organization and will report directly to the Head of Finance. Main Responsibilities: ● Be the key point of contact in accounting for the entire organization, including our shared service center and HQ. ● Drive simplification, automation/digitalization, and centralization of financial and accounting processes. ● Lead Finance month and year-end closing and reporting activities. ● Responsible for multiple accounting activities, for instance, but not limited to:  Cross-charges between Roche Group Affiliates.  Reimbursement of employee expenses (e.g. traveling and entertainment).  Accounting clearing (SSO, Vendor, etc).  Sustainability report.  Cash Flow Forecast and FX exchange.  Manual postings and others. ● Prepare various financial reports and analyses to support business decision-making. ● Accountable for Internal Control Financial Reporting (ICFR), group policies and guidelines, and local statutory and legal requirements within agreed service timelines. ● Be a key point of contact for audit and compliance-related matters (e.g. internal, SSO, tax). ● Take part, in and lead finance and business operations projects. ● Support junior accountant with A/P and other accounting activities (vendor payment process, reporting, clearing, reconciliation, documentation, and compliance with the financial processes). ● Provide support to tax, business analytics, procurement, and supply chain team whenever needed.