Finance Analyst Legal Entity Accounting - 2406162990W
Description
Johnson & Johnson Global Services, the global shared services organization supporting the businesses of Johnson & Johnson, performs select functional work in a consistent manner across regions and sectors using simplified, standardized end-to-end processes and state-of-the-art technology. The vision of Johnson & Johnson Global Services is “to be trusted business partners who deliver increasing value by creating and sustaining globally standard world-class services that enable the power of Johnson & Johnson.”
There are more than 2,000 employees in Human Resources, Finance and Procurement who work for Johnson & Johnson Global Services in key service centers located in Manila, Suzhou, Prague, Bogota and Tampa, as well as in local country-based hubs.
Finance Analyst Legal Entity Accounting
Location: Prague
Contract: full time, permanent
Global Services EMEA is the Johnson & Johnson finance center in Europe, delivering compliant financial services to Johnson & Johnson affiliates across the EMEA region. Global Services EMEA is recruiting for a Finance Analyst within the Legal Entity (LE) Accounting team, located in Prague.
The Legal Entity Accounting team members work in multicultural and diverse environment. They are experienced finance professionals who are responsible for statutory accounting and reporting, accounting for direct tax, internal reporting, the coordination of the preparation of the local statutory financial statements with a 3rd party supplier and their audit. The team ensures compliance with the local authorities as well as external and internal reporting requirements.
LE Accounting Finance Analyst will work within a team responsible for the end-to-end process, as described above, for Johnson & Johnson affiliates in the EMEA region. You will closely work with the Senior Finance Analysts and Managers.
This position provides a complex overview of the assigned Legal Entities’ reporting requirements, offers exposure throughout the organization, and provides significant opportunities for professional growth in finance and accounting.
The responsibilities & the impact YOU will have:
Responsibilities related to Statutory (Local GAAP) requirements:
Support external statutory audits conducted by PwC.
Collaborate with third-party service provider (Deloitte) in preparing local statutory financial statements for the entities within your responsibility.
Facilitate and maintain open communication with the Johnson & Johnson global services accounting teams regarding audit and statutory accounting matters.
Implement and oversee standardized processes to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data used in the preparation of local statutory financial statements.
Actively participate in projects aimed at establishing new processes for simplification, standardization, and automation in an international context.
Responsibilities related to US GAAP requirements:
Collaborate with Johnson & Johnson Country Tax Centers (CTCs) in local markets to address tax-related matters.
Participating in closing activities on quarterly basis, including direct taxation postings and account reconciliations.
Prepare and oversee internal reporting (LR) for group purposes.
Qualifications
We would love to hear from YOU, if you have:
A university degree is required, along with a minimum of 3 years of financial experience.
Being a fully qualified accountant or possessing an equivalent international accounting qualification is considered advantageous.
Prior employment at one of the Big 4 or another reputable audit firm is highly valued.
Profound understanding of financial reporting and a strong grasp of general ledger structures.
Knowledge of processes related to statutory accounting and preparation of financial statements is an advantageous.
Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, or other local GAAPs is a valuable asset.
A comprehensive understanding of the audit process and the ability to collaborate effectively with auditors.
Ability to recognize and accommodate local GAAP variances and adjustments from US GAAP.
Proven business partnering experience.
Intermediate SAP
Advanced Excel
Fluent English
Other languages of EMEA countries preferred but not required.
Travel up to 10% to local countries
This is what awaits YOU at J&J:
An opportunity to be part of a global market leader.
A dynamic and inspiring working environment.
Many opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.
An opportunity to participate in employee engagement activities on a voluntary basis based on individual preference
Possibilities for further personal as well as professional development.
Many employees benefits:
o 5 weeks of vacation, home office, flexible working hours, sick days
o Meal vouchers, Cafeteria, referral award, life and accident insurance, MultiSport card
o Contribution for: Prague public transportation, language study, illness leave, pension contribution,
o Refreshment in the workplace, company gym, free sports activities, corporate events
Employee benefits are regulated by an internal policy that contains full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits.
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.
We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences
That is why we in Johnson & Johnson are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”!
Primary Location Europe/Middle East/Africa-Czech Republic-Prague-Prague
Organization JNJ Global Business Servi (7761)
Job Function Accounting
Req ID: 2406162990W