Accountant 1, Global Intercompany

About Johnson & Johnson

At Johnson & Johnson, health is our utmost priority. We pride ourselves on pioneering healthcare innovations that strive to prevent, treat, and cure complex diseases. Our expertise across Innovative Medicine and MedTech positions us to innovate throughout the complete healthcare solution spectrum, delivering tomorrow's breakthroughs and making significant impacts on global health. Our organization fosters an inclusive and respectful work environment, honoring diversity and recognizing individual merits of every employee worldwide.

Role Overview

Within the Global Finance team, you will partake in crafting innovative business solutions for one of the world's largest healthcare companies. This role provides comprehensive access to a network of finance professionals across more than 60 countries, offering ample opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and the Johnson & Johnson Credo while maintaining operational excellence.
• Oversee the execution of accounting and daily operations in the Intercompany Accounting process for complex Managed Regional Companies (MRCs).
• Complete timely closing and execution of financial periods according to the closing calendar and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), fully complying with Internal Audit, Compliance, and SOX requirements.
• Take responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, and validity of reported financial data within the designated process/entity scope.
• Maintain deep knowledge of Worldwide Procedures and compliance standards relevant to your area.
• Regularly perform Balance Sheet reconciliations to reduce outstanding items.
• Provide on-the-job guidance and training to new team members and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) partners.
• Assist auditors and legal authorities during investigations and compliance activities.
• Apply and enforce global policies and procedures, identifying compliance risks and recommending improvements.
• Ensure robust internal controls are in place for achieving satisfactory internal and external audit ratings.

Talent Management

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training efforts for new team members.

Collaboration and Strategy

• Implement global strategies and solutions aligned with organizational taxonomy.
• Support Process Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Operational Key Contacts (OKCs) to ensure consistent cross-sector, cross-region, and cross-process alignment and documentation.

Innovation and Process Improvement

• Develop and implement innovative ideas and improvements to enhance process efficiency, adhering to global standards.

Qualifications

• At minimum, a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft tools including MS Teams.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Outstanding academic record and/or noteworthy achievements.
• Willingness to embrace new insights and adapt working methods accordingly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous full-time work experience.
• Experience in summer or part-time jobs.
• Willingness to travel as business demands.
• Flexibility to work in shifts aligning with various global regions such as Americas, EMEA, Asia.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are advantageous.