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Job Function:
Finance
Job Sub Function:
Accounting
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Prague, Czechia
Job Description:
Global Services EMEA (Europe, Middle East, & Africa) 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 Senior 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 and external and internal reporting requirements.
LE Accounting Senior 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 work closely with the 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 an 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
Calculation of statutory adjustments
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.
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:
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 processes related to statutory accounting and preparation of financial statements is an advantage
Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, or other local GAAPs is a plus
Understanding of the audit process and ability to liaise with the auditors
Appreciation of local GAAP differences and adjustments from US GAAP
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:
Travel percentage:
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, 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
