Senior Finance Analyst PWC audits and LE Accounting

Job 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.

Senior Finance Analyst PWC audits and LE Accounting
Location: Prague

GS EMEA is the Johnson & Johnson Regional GS center in Europe, delivering compliant financial services to J&J affiliates across the EMEA region.
The Position of Senior Finance Analyst PWC audits and LE Accounting is responsible for the accurate and complete reporting of data required for LE based reporting to CTC and coordination of Statutory Audits for all companies in GS EMEA scope

Process responsibilities:
· Support planning and coordination of external audits
· Thorough understanding of the audit process and ability to liaise closely with CTC contacts, auditors and tax advisors
· Apply a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
· Key point of contact for Johnson & Johnson Country Tax Centres (CTCs) in local markets
· US GAAP Legal Entity data provision to CTCs for the purposes of tax reporting to Corporate (LR reporting) for Actual and plan data
· Key point of contact within the group on all technical statutory accounting queries and be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with CTCs and external audit teams (PwC and tax authorities as required)
· Provide specific guidance and support on complex business issues and financial system issues so that overall control is maintained
· Ensure consistent processes to deliver data for local financial statements & local statistical submissions

Compliance Statement:
· Ensure strong internal controls are in place, in order to achieve “adequate” internal and external audit ratings.
· Keeping businesses compliant with various local, state, and federal tax regulations
· Meet all corporate and regional deadlines.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

·  Finance Master Degree, Fully qualified accountant or an international qualified accountant equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years post qualified financial experience
·  Previous job experience in one of the Big4 Audit companies advantage
·  Experience in Tax and Statutory and tax accounting
·  US GAAP closing experience

Skills & Competencies:
·  Great analytical skills
·  Strong verbal and written communication skills.
·  Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required.
·  Proven business partnering skills (especially with external audit teams)
·  Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
·  Great US GAAP accounting knowledge
·  Appreciation of local GAAP differences and adjustments from US GAAP
·  Willingness to travel (10%) to local markets

Within the J&J Leadership skills definition following skills and competencies should be shown in this role:
·  Results & Performance Driven:
·  Takes personal responsibility for delivering results
·  Eagerly accepts stretch goals
·  Sense of Urgency:
·  Quickly assimilates and digests information
·  Demonstrates a clear bias for action on priorities
·  Intellectual Curiosity:
·  Works to keep updated on the industry trends
·  Seeks opportunities to learn and grow professionally
·  Organisation & Talent Development:
·  Shows an appreciation for the talent and potential in others
·  Accepts responsibility for and learns from his/her own mistakes
·  Collaboration & Teaming:
·  Builds strong, productive relationships
·  Develops business and personal relationships with people from other areas of the organisation
·  Self Awareness & Adaptability:
·  Actively seeks feedback
·  Appreciates and uses constructive criticism
·  Listens effectively and remains open to other's ideas
·  Contributes to teamwork across the organisation

We offer:
·  A challenging and interesting job in one of the biggest global healthcare companies
·  Extensive long-term opportunities for personal and professional development
·  Healthy and active work environment
·  Competitive salary based on experience and comprehensive benefits package:
·  5 weeks of vacation, Home office, Flexible working hours, Sickdays, Notebook
·  Meal vouchers, Flexi Passes, Referral Award, Life and accident insurance, MultiSport Card
·  Contribution for: Prague public transportation, language study, illness leave, Pension contribution,
·  Refreshment in the workplace, Free sport activities, Corporate events

The benefits are regulated by internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits.