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Global Services Finance is the Johnson & Johnson finance centre located in many regions of the world; this position is located in Prague/Czechia or in Milan/Rome, Italy. The main goal of this position as part of the Legal Entity Accounting Team is to deliver compliant local financial services to J&J affiliates.The position of LE Accounting Manager is responsible for the local Statutory Accounts and Statutory Financial Statements for specific companies under their responsibility.This role is highly involved in all local statutory audits and supports Tax teams, acting as a conductor to orchestrate different teams to reach legal entities objectives.
Core Responsibilities Include
Full responsibility for the local Statutory Reporting Requirements of companies in scope of this managerOversee the preparation by a 3rd party provider of the local Statutory Financial Statements of companies in scopeCoordinate and execute corrective action plans related to Statutory Financial Statements processesMonitor, analyze and review department work to develop more efficient procedures while maintaining high accuracyApply a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structureServe as the key point of contact within the group on all technical statutory accounting queries and maintain relationships with external service providers, J&J corporate tax teams, external audit teams (PwC), and local management teamsEnsure that all necessary closing statutory requirements are completedSupport J&J corporate tax centers by gathering and delivering data in response to corporate tax matters for the companies in scopeEnsure standardized processes with local audits (PwC) and other third-party providers, including liaising with auditors and stakeholdersProvide detailed guidance on complex business issues and financial system issues to maintain overall controlMaintain close interaction with A2R Group and other Global Services Groups on specific statutory requirementsSupport projects by providing insights into local statutory and tax requirements or processesInteract with other Global teams to benchmark processes and address action plans
People Management
Recruit, lead, motivate and develop the teamClearly communicate job expectationsPlan, monitor, appraise, and review job contributionsCoach and mentor team membersFoster an environment of respect, teamwork, innovation and sharing of ideas
Compliance Statement
Ensure strong internal controls are in place to achieve adequate SOX and local GAAP compliance according to jurisdiction requirementsKeep businesses compliant with various local accounting regulationsWork transparently and communicate clearly with Senior LeadershipCommit to meeting all corporate and local deadlines
Qualifications
Committed to meeting all corporate and local deadlines
Languages
Fluent English is requiredFluent Italian is required
Experience Required
Previous job experience in one of the Big 4 companies or other audit firms preferredExperience in Italian statutory accounting and taxExperience with GAAP conversions and related agenda
Skills & Competencies
Great analytical skillsStrong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present to LeadershipStrong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skillsProven business partnering skills (especially with external audit teams)Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environmentStrong US GAAP and local GAAP knowledgeWillingness to travel (~20%)
Leadership Skills (as defined by J&J)
Results & Performance Driven: takes personal responsibility for delivering results; willing to take on stretch goals; coordinates tasks across teams for auditsSense of Urgency: quickly assimilates information and focuses on prioritiesStrategic Thinking: understands Johnson & Johnson's strategy and the operating company's business modelIntellectual Curiosity: keeps updated on process and business needs; seeks opportunities to learnPrudent Risk Taking: makes decisions based on factsOrganisation & Talent Development: values talent, accepts responsibility for and learns from mistakes, works with diverse teamsCollaboration & Teaming: builds relationships across the organisation and works in a matrix environment
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