GS Finance Accountant 1

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

Maintain Operational Excellence

• Responsible for implementing 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.
• Deep expertise, ensuring team are fully knowledgeable of the Worldwide Procedures and compliance requirements for respective areas. Identify compliance risks and recommend solutions to remediate / prevent breach.
• 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.

3. Be a Trusted Business Partner

• Implement global Strategy & Solutions in line with taxonomy.
• Support Process Subject Matter Experts (SME's) and Operational Key Contacts (OKC's) to ensure cross sector, cross region, and cross process alignment, ensuring good documentation is maintained and consistency of a global approach.

4. Create Game-Changing Innovation

• Generate ideas, fosters, and implements continuous improvement approach, identifying and pursuing process efficiency opportunities.
• Implement 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.
• ACA, ICWA, CPA, CMA, MBA and/or other financial certifications is highly preferred.

Required

• 1 -2 years of professional experience will be preferred
• 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.

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 Regional/Global/Cross functional duties as assigned.
• Travel as per Business needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Skills: Sap, Auditing, process efficiency , Interpersonal Skills, Accounting, Internal Audit, Ms Office, Compliance, Legal, Organizational Skills, Sox, Communication Skills, Finance

Experience: 1.00-2.00 Years