Record to Report Analyst

About the role

Join Lonza’s Finance Shared Services team in San Jose, Costa Rica as a Record to Report (RTR) Analyst. You will play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting and supporting month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end close processes for a global life‑sciences organization.

Key responsibilities

• Support month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end close activities, including accruals, pre‑payments, provisions, rebates, bank reconciliations and other general‑ledger accounting tasks.
• Prepare and analyze balance‑sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with Lonza policies, US GAAP and IFRS requirements.
• Execute day‑to‑day RTR activities while identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and operational efficiency.
• Partner with senior analysts and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements by preparing supporting documentation and ensuring audit readiness.
• Provide cross‑functional support to accounting operations, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, as needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or technical qualification in Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Experience in a Record‑to‑Report, General Ledger or shared services accounting environment.
• Knowledge of month‑end close processes, balance‑sheet reconciliations and general‑ledger accounting activities.
• Understanding of accounting principles; exposure to US GAAP and/or IFRS is an advantage.
• Effective communication skills in English and the ability to collaborate with diverse global stakeholders.

Required skills

• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

What we offer

• Agile career and dynamic working culture.
• Inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.