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Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

Position:
As NAM - R2R Period End Close Analyst, you will execute General Ledger and Management accounting operational activities for the Americas RSS in Costa Rica.

The Opportunity:

• Performs advanced accounting functions requiring thorough knowledge of accounting methods, principles, and practices.
  
• Responsible for complex analysis and audits of accounting transactions, processes and interrelationships.
  
• Identifies complex accounting issues, and researches and recommends implementation plans for new and existing accounting policies and guidance.
  
• Examines and audits financial statements and documents for conformance with accounting requirements and principles.
  
• Key contact to affiliates for accounting and reporting topics.
  
• Serves as an internal resource by sharing best practice and expertise to colleagues.
  
• May have lead responsibilities for special projects, strategic implementations, etc.
  
• Responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the quality system and achieving quality objectives through daily actions.
  

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Leads complex accounting analysis and auditing for assigned area of responsibility. Serves as the subject-matter expert for affiliates served and an internal resource for colleagues.
  
• Prepare a variety of complex financial and/or cost activities, statements and/or reports including but not limited to trial balances, balance sheets, financial statements, profit-and-loss statements or statements of sourcing and application of funds. Prepares journal entries for entry into the general ledger or cost accounting system on a monthly basis by collecting necessary data, analyzing and/or allocating costs, and preparing audit train support for the journal entries.
  
• Prepares appropriate commentary or explanations relating to report items of particular interest or significance. Conducts any investigations of the accounts involved. Recommends to management the actions to be taken.
  
• Supplies or explains data to customers, secures information, or describes data, which could be made available. Provides advice on accounting matters especially when based on well-established principles and practices.
  
• Ensures that systems and procedures are in compliance with company policies, acceptable accounting practices, and applicable regulations.
  
• Serves as an internal resource to colleagues and assists in their development and training. Performs other duties and assist or lead with projects as needed
  

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or any related field is required
  
• Proven knowledge of finance and accounting principles and practices GAAP or IFRS and auditing
  
• Knowledge of applications in a computerized environment, including spreadsheets applications, and databases (e.g. Excel, Power Point, Word, G-Suite, etc.)
  
• Proven analytical, and accuracy skills. Requires attention to details
  
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Strong ability to prioritize and organize work effectively, adhere to tight and established deadlines
  
• Knowledge of Finance Shared Services and operational accounting processes and related technology systems (e.g. SAP, Blackline, etc.) is desired.
  
• Experience working with one or more SAP Modules (i.e. FCC, FI, CO/PA, MM, and FA).
  
• Strong presentation and analytical skills.
  
• Ability to perform work with limited direction and guidance.
  
• Ability to prioritize effectively and multitask, meet all deadlines and manage up.
  
• Works well with others and follow through to execute all tasks.
  
• Language: Fluent English & Spanish required, Portuguese and/or French preferred.
  
• Accounting IAS Certification (i.e. CPA, ACCA etc.) preferred.
  

Experience:

• Accounting experience, 4+ years. Solid record of accomplishment in areas such as General Ledger and Management Accounting.
  
• Prior experience in the Pharmaceutical industry is a plus.
  

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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 San Jose provide end-to-end business solutions for Finance, Procurement, IT, Communications, People & Culture (Human Resources) and beyond to our Roche colleagues across the Americas region. Today Roche employs altogether around 800 employees in Costa Rica.