Accounts Payable Analyst (Japanese Speaker)

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 Position

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.

As an Accounts Payable Analyst, you play a key role in performing the day-to-day activities for Accounts Payable matters according to the highest standards of financial control, compliance and effective practices.

The Opportunity

• Invoice & Payment Processing – Handle receipt, verification, and processing of PO/non-PO invoices, prepayments, and intercompany transactions while ensuring timely and accurate payments.

• Reconciliation & Closing – Perform supplier and balance sheet reconciliations, clear aged items, and execute month-end closing activities including accruals and reporting.

• Query & Issue Resolution – Manage internal and external queries, investigate payment issues, and collaborate with relevant teams to resolve system or process-related problems.

• Compliance & Audit Support – Ensure adherence to company policies, ICFR, and statutory requirements; support internal and external audits as needed.

• Process Improvement & Knowledge Sharing – Drive process improvement initiatives, participate in system testing and integration, and provide training or mentorship to team members.

Who you are

• A degree in Finance & Accounting, Commerce, or equivalent. Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, MIA) are an advantage.

• Good communication skills and proficiency in English & Japanese Languages.

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the specific country language for business communications.

• At least 2 years of experience in transactional accounting teams within a performance-driven environment.

• Knowledge and experience with SAP or other ERP/Accounting systems.

• Experience working in a shared service center across a global or large organization is advantageous.

Who we are

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.