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About Roche Malaysia

Roche Malaysia, a subsidiary of the global healthcare company Roche, has been present in Malaysia since the 1950s and has grown into one of the leading healthcare companies in the country. The company is dedicated to the pharmaceutical business and provides quality healthcare products and services to improve patient's quality of life.

Your role

Responsibilities

• Receiving, sorting, verifying, exception handling, barcoding, scanning, and pre-archiving AP documents for further processing
• Validate and Process PO and contract-based invoices, Non-PO invoices, prepayments/down payments, etc.
• Review of supplier open items (due invoices, credit notes, debit balance, etc.) before execution of payment
• Prepares batch check runs, wire transfers, and direct debit transactions.
• Investigate and Reverse Non-Successful Payments
• Perform month-end closing activities according to the predefined schedule
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, or yearly reporting, e.g. monthly KPI reports and other operational reports subject to the affiliates' requirements
• Perform AP balance sheet accounts reconciliations and clearing of aged items, e.g. GR/IR, GIT, Suspense account, etc.
• Perform supplier statement of account reconciliation and follow up on open items for closure
• Handling internal and external queries

Key accountabilities

• Ensure suppliers and intercompany invoices are processed timely and accurately within the SLA
• Ensure suppliers' invoices are paid on time according to the agreed payment term
• Ensure intercompany invoices are paid according to the intercompany payment schedule
• Ensure all work documentation and work processes are updated and meet with Internal Control Financial Reporting (ICFR), group policies and guidelines, and local statutory and legal requirements within agreed service timelines.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of AP month-end closing activities
• Ensure internal and external queries are attended timely within the SLA

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their Assistant Managers and Managers.

Training & development

Roche provides specialized internship programs and practical placements across various fields. As an intern, you will take charge of your projects, learn to take initiative, gain direct experience with their operations and procedures, and experience the dynamics of working with team members and diverse stakeholders. You will be connected to Roche’s global network and have numerous opportunities for on-the-job and off-the-job training for your personal and professional development.

Benefits

In addition to a monthly internship stipend, interning at Roche Malaysia offers the following benefits:

• Gain hands-on experience in accounts payable within a dynamic, supportive, and global environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals and learn from industry experts.
• Daily immersion in Accounts Payable operations within a genuine business environment.
• Opportunity to develop your skills in the company's payment operations
• Potential for growth and advancement within the company based on performance and achievements.

Career progression

Roche provides a comprehensive career path for interns, starting from hands-on experience during the internship, to more structured training and development opportunities post-internship. However, the specific career path can vary depending on the individual’s role, location, and the specific needs of the business.

Work-life balance

Roche gets a score of 4.1 out of 5 in work-life balance. Most employees conveyed that they do not have any issues in balancing their personal lives and careers during their employment at Roche. In some positions, occasional night calls might occur due to time zone differences, however, colleagues in general are very respectful of your time off, and rarely do they disturb you at those times. There are also flexible work arrangements and a hybrid working model of once per week in the office.

Company culture

Roche’s company culture is centered around three core values: integrity, courage, and passion. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can thrive equally, regardless of their unique characteristics. Roche’s approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is multidimensional, holistic, and personal, focusing on four strategic pillars: Patients, People, Culture, and Society.

About you

If you're interested in applying to this position, you need to meet the requirements below:

• Degree or Diploma in Finance & Accounting/Commerce or equivalent.
• Good communication skills and ability to communicate effectively in English and Japanese.
• Proficient in writing and speaking in the specific country language for business communications

Sources

We gather information on this page based on the following sources:

• roche.com.my/about/
• careers.roche.com/global/en/malaysia
• careers.roche.com/global/en/internship-programs
• careers.roche.com/global/en/students-programmes
• glassdoor.com/Reviews/Roche-Malaysia-Reviews-EI_IE3480.0,5_IL.6,14_IN170.htm?filter.iso3Language=eng