Senior Team Lead, Legal Entity Accounting

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 jnj.com.

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Job Function:

Finance

Job Sub Function:

Accounting

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Taguig, National Capital Region (Manila), Philippines

Job Description:

Senior Team Lead, Legal Entity Accounting

Function: Finance

Location: Manila, National Capital, Philippines

Description: 

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 https://www.jnj.com/.

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 the Global Services Finance team in the Legal Entity Accounting 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 Legal Entity Accounting team is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of both the US and Local GAAP & Tax reporting working closely with the Country Tax Centers (CTC). This includes but is not limited to recording and maintaining the accuracy of statutory ledgers, focus on ensuring the correct tax accounting and liaison / coordination with internal and external audit teams. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and facilitate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for country in scope.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations and management reports related to tax, fully observing Compliance, Internal Audit, and SOX requirements.
• Support auditors and legal authorities with the execution of required activities – local statutory audit and reporting, statistical reporting.
• Collaborate with different stakeholders in completing the local statutory audit.
• Assist in the preparation and full review of the statutory financial statements.
• Support CTC and collaborate with different stakeholders for tax audit requirements.
• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the department including work allocation, scheduling, establishment of timelines and other related activities. Perform supervisory duties including hiring, performance evaluation, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Implement changes in and additions to accounting practices and procedures where applicable.
• Assist with the development of short and long-range plans to meet the personnel, supply, and equipment needs of the office.
• Manage ad hoc one-time requests, participates in projects as/when required.
• Generate ideas, foster, and implement continuous improvement mindset, identifying and pursuing process efficiency opportunities.
• Present insights and communicate recommendations to upper-level management and key stakeholders.

• Manage, coach, and develop Team Lead and Accountants to ensure effective day-to-day operations, timely delivery of key finance activities, and consistent performance against agreed service levels and quality standards.

Qualifications: 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or accountancy
• CPA, CMA, MBA and/or other financial certifications are preferred

Required:  

• At least 4-6 years of professional experience under Finance & Accounting
• At least 3 years of Management / Supervisory experience is required
• Experience in SOX and local statutory audit and full preparation of statutory financial statements
• Solid US GAAP accounting knowledge
• Experience in reviewing journal entries, account reconciliation, management reporting, etc.

• Ability to confidently present insights and communicate recommendations to upper-level management and key stakeholders.

• MS Office proficient – Advanced MS Excel knowledge
• Initiated continuous improvement projects
• Open to new ideas, rapid change and embracing new technologies
• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels 
• Persistent/committed and able to work under time pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

 

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 
• Digital/ intelligent automation capabilities

Others: 

• This position will require up to 0-5% international travel
• Candidates may be asked to work shifts to align with job demands
• Lead/Participate in other Regional/Global/Cross functional duties as assigned

Johnson & 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.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Accounting, Accounting Policies, Analytical Reasoning, Billing Operations, Budgeting, Consulting, Cost Management, Developing Others, Financial Analysis, Financial Competence, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Numerically Savvy, Performance Measurement, Process Oriented, Treasury Management