Global Services EMEA is the Johnson & Johnson Shared Service Center in Europe, delivering compliant financial services to J&J affiliates across the EMEA region. Global Services EMEA is recruiting for a Finance Analyst Legal Entity Accounting, located in Prague
The Position of Finance Analyst 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.
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
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.
Qualifications
Finance Master Degree, Fully qualified accountant or an international qualified accountant equivalent, with a minimum of 2 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
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
Language requirements
Proficient English
Other languages of EMEA countries preferred but not required
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.