GS FINANCE SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Key Responsibilities.
1.       Be compliant with applicable laws and regulations, and follow guidelines in the J&J Credo 2.       Maintain Operational Excellence ·       Responsible for executing accounting and daily operations for GSF Accounting process area for high complex MRCs.
·       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, fully knowledgeable of the Worldwide Procedures and compliance requirements for respective areas.
·       Regular focus on Balance Sheet reconciliations to minimize open items.
·       On the job training for new team members / BPO partners.
·       Support auditors and legal authorities with the execution of required activities.
·       Understand, adhere, and execute per worldwide policies and procedures.
Identify compliance risks and recommend solutions.
·       Ensure strong internal controls are in place, in order to achieve “adequate” internal and external audit ratings.
Talent Management ·       Recruit, Onboard and Training of new joiners.
·       Natural Back-up of the Team Lead in handling the team Be a Trusted Business Partner ·       Execute 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.
Create Game-Changing Innovation ·       Generate ideas, fosters, and implements continuous improvement mindset, identifying and pursuing process efficiency opportunities.
·       Execute process improvements, generating ideas and implementing in line with global standards.
Key Responsibilities.
1.       Be compliant with applicable laws and regulations, and follow guidelines in the J&J Credo 2.       Maintain Operational Excellence ·       Responsible for executing accounting and daily operations for GSF Accounting process area for high complex MRCs.
·       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, fully knowledgeable of the Worldwide Procedures and compliance requirements for respective areas.
·       Regular focus on Balance Sheet reconciliations to minimize open items.
·       On the job training for new team members / BPO partners.
·       Support auditors and legal authorities with the execution of required activities.
·       Understand, adhere, and execute per worldwide policies and procedures.
Identify compliance risks and recommend solutions.
·       Ensure strong internal controls are in place, in order to achieve “adequate” internal and external audit ratings.
Talent Management ·       Recruit, Onboard and Training of new joiners.
·       Natural Back-up of the Team Lead in handling the team Be a Trusted Business Partner ·       Execute 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.
Create Game-Changing Innovation ·       Generate ideas, fosters, and implements continuous improvement mindset, identifying and pursuing process efficiency opportunities.
·       Execute process improvements, generating ideas and implementing in line with global standards.
Qualifications Qualifications REQUIRED ·       Education.
Minimum Bachelor’s level degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business discipline ·       Minimum 2 years of professional experience.
·       Experience in Account to Report or General Accounting process ·       Above basic skill in using standard Microsoft tools including MS Teams ·       Effective communication skills ·       Can manage multiple priorities, be very organized and work efficiently to tight deadlines.
·       Open to new ideas, rapid change and embracing new technologies.
PREFERRED ·       Experience in a Shared Service or BPO organization.
·       Experience in SAP.
·       Experience in participating in Continuous Improvement initiatives ·       Digital/ intelligent automation capabilities.
Others ·       This position will require up to %  international travel.
·       Open to work in flexible shifts to align with global or regional responsibilities (Americas / EMEA / Asia) ·       Fluent in English, other language skills desirable.