At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.
The Opportunity:
The R2R Period Close Senior Analyst located in San Jose, Costa Rica is part of our global shared services network and acts as a subject matter expert, providing advanced accounting support, complex analysis, research, automation and process improvement while serving as the key accounting and reporting contract for affiliates.
Accounting Expertise & Audit Leadership: Leads complex accounting analysis and auditing for assigned areas, serving as subject-matter expert for supported affiliates and a trusted internal advisor to colleagues.
Financial Reporting & Close Activities: Prepares complex financial reports and statements, manages monthly journal entries, performs cost analysis and allocations, and maintains audit trail documentation in compliance with accounting standards.
Analysis, Commentary & Advisory: Investigates variances and significant items, provides clear explanations and recommendations to management, and supplies or interprets financial data for internal and external stakeholders.
Compliance, Governance & Team Development: Ensures adherence to company policies, accounting principles, and regulations; supports colleague development through coaching, review of work, and contribution to projects as needed.
Who you are:
Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent business experience; strong knowledge of GAAP or IFRS and auditing; accounting certification (CPA, ACCA, or similar) preferred.
Professional Experience: 4+ years of finance or accounting experience, with prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry considered a plus.
Systems & Technical Skills: Proficient in spreadsheet and database tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, G-Suite) with experience in Finance Shared Services and accounting systems such as SAP (FI, CO/PA, MM, FA, FCC), Blackline, or similar.
Analytical & Execution Skills: Strong analytical, accuracy, and presentation skills with high attention to detail; able to prioritize, multitask, meet tight deadlines, and work independently with limited guidance.
Communication & Collaboration: Effective written and verbal communication skills; works well in teams, follows through on commitments, and manages stakeholders; fluent in English and Spanish, with Portuguese and/or
Bonus Skills
Familiarity with process automation tools to optimize business operations.
Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let’s build a healthier future, together.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.