Jr. Finance Analyst LE Accounting - 2306158739W
Description
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 are experienced finance professionals who are responsible for accounting for direct tax, statutory accounting, statutory and legal reporting, and the coordination of the preparation of the local statutory financial statements with a 3rd party supplier. 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 to record tax entries, conduct reconciliations, prepare internal and external reporting, and improve processes and efficiency.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
Calculation and recording of quarterly tax provisions, including and annual tax true-up.
Recording of deferred tax
Preparation and control of internal reporting for group purposes
Account reconciliations for all direct-tax related balance sheet accounts
Supporting the external statutory audits (PwC) and preparation of the local statutory financial statements by a 3rd party service provider for the entities in your scope.
Communication with external service providers and the J&J business unit finance team related to audits and statutory accounting.
Coordinating the data & information flows between the 3rd party service provider, Johnson & Johnson corporate tax teams, and global services accounting teams
Ensuring consistent processes to deliver data for local statutory financial statements
Taking part in projects to participate in establishing new processes for simplification, standardization, and automation within an international environment.
Communication with Johnson & Johnson Country Tax Centers (CTCs) in local markets
Working with other team members on business and financial system issues so that overall control is maintained.
Qualifications
Education:
University degree, with a minimum of 2 years financial experience. A fully qualified accountant or an internationally qualified accountant equivalent is an advantage.Experience and Skills:
Previous job experience in one of the Big 4 or other audit companies is welcomed
Understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, or other local GAAPs is a plus
Understanding of the audit process and ability to liaise with the auditors
Experience and skills working with SAP and Excel.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Proven business partnering skills
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced, matrix work environment
Language requirements:
Fluent English
Other languages of EMEA countries preferred but not required
Travel percentage:
Up to 10% to local countriesJohnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Primary Location Europe/Middle East/Africa-Czech Republic-Prague-Prague
Organization JNJ Global Business Servi (7761)
Job Function Finance
Req ID: 2306158739W