Senior Accountant, Accounts to Report

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at

Job Function:

Finance

Job Sub Function:

Accounting

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Paranaque, National Capital Region (Manila), Philippines

Job Description:

Job Description:

"Reimagine the possibilities" at Johnson and Johnson Global Finance We live this motto every day by creating game-changing business solutions for the world's largest and most broadly-based healthcare company.

As a member of our Global Finance team, you will have exclusive access to a network of financial professionals located in over 60 countries. This new network will help you build on your current skills and explore opportunities to grow your career in J&J.

At J&J Global Finance, we value ideas for innovation and improvement and are committed to diversity and inclusion. Together we will reimagine business processes to become more effective, more efficient, and improve customer experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

This role will be part of the Global Services Finance team in the Global A2R process area. The Global Services Finance organization provides best-in-class, cost-effective financial services, and compliance—in a J&J way—to our Operating Companies around the world.

The Global Account to Report (A2R) process area is a team of credo based, talented, finance experts structured in a Global Process based organization, executing processes in a compliant and efficient way through standardization and automation. The Global A2R goal is to deliver results through close connection to our corporate and business finance partners while demonstrating a deep understanding of the J&J business.
 

Key Responsibilities:
Be compliant with applicable laws and regulations, and follow guidelines in the J&J Credo

Maintain Operational Excellence

• Responsible for executing accounting and daily operations for Account to Report (A2R) areas.

• Timely closing & execution of financial periods as per closing calendar and in accordance with SLA commitments, fully observing Compliance, Internal Audit & SOX requirements.

• Accountable for completeness, accuracy and validity of the actuals reported within process/entity scope.

• Support auditors and legal authorities with the execution of required activities.

• Ensure strong internal controls are in place, to achieve "adequate" internal and external audit ratings.
   

Be a Trusted Business Partner

• Execute global Strategy & Solutions in line with taxonomy.

• As Subject Matter Expert (SME), candidates will be responsible to ensure cross sector, cross region, and cross process alignment, ensuring good documentation is maintained and consistency of a global approach.

 

Create Game-Changing Innovation

• Generate ideas, fosters, and implements continuous improvement mindset, identifying and pursuing process efficiency opportunities.

• Influence and Execute process improvements, generating ideas and implementing in line with global standards.

Qualifications:

Education

• A minimum of a Bachelor's level degree or equivalent is required, preferably in accounting, finance, or related business discipline.

Required

• At least 3 - 4 years of professional experience is required.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels.

• Ability to frame clear & concise communication across all relevant stakeholders.

• Be open to new ideas, rapid change and embracing new technologies.

• Open to working on any shift.

Preferred

• Experience in a Shared Service Centre of a multinational corporation or BPO.

• Experience in a Global Account to Report function of a large multi-state company.

• Ability to handle ambiguity and fluid situations, demonstrating a pragmatic approach.

• Successfully manage multiple priorities, be very organized and work efficiently to tight deadlines.

• Solid US GAAP accounting knowledge.

• Digital/ intelligent automation capabilities.

Other

• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Office in particular Excel.

• Candidates may be asked to work shifts to align with global assignments in Americas / EMEA / Asia.

• Lead/Participate in other Global/Cross functional duties as assigned.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Fluent English, other language skills desirable.

As part of our Company's growth and expansion plans, we are preparing to relocate to a new office in BGC, Taguig City, tentatively by Q Please note that the timeline may still change depending on project developments and other considerations.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Accounting, Accounting Policies, Analytical Reasoning, ATM Reconciliation, Audit Management, Budgeting, Business Behavior, Communication, Consulting, Controls Compliance, Cost Management, Detail-Oriented, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Financial Competence, Financial Management, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Numerically Savvy, Problem Solving

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