Accountant - Inventory and COGS Accounting

About Johnson & Johnson

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

There are more than 2,000 employees in Human Resources, Finance and Procurement who work for Johnson & Johnson Global Services in key service centers located in Manila, Suzhou, Prague, Bogota and Tampa, as well as in local country-based hubs.

The responsibilities & the impact YOU will have:

• Independent ownership of month-end closing activities for country in scope - prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations and reports for assigned MRCs
• Responsible for the correctness of Inventory accounting entries and Reconciliations in accordance with GAAP, Compliance, Internal Audit and SOX requirements
• Build a strong awareness of the local business and work closely with the local teams
• Manage ad hoc one-time requests, participates in projects as/when required
• Constant demonstration of good communications and partnership
• Ensure strong internal controls are in place in order to achieve “adequate” internal and external audit ratings
• Accurate and timely month-end reporting focus. Meets all corporate and regional timelines
• Demonstrate understanding and ownership of financials.

Qualifications

We would love to hear from YOU, if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy required, CPA preferred
• 1-2 year(s) working experience
• Basic accounting & good finance knowledge
• Good understanding of Income Statement (P&L) and Balance Sheet (B/S)
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information
• MS Office proficient (Advanced MS Excel knowledge require, Basic ERP knowledge (SAP) (advantage)
• Fluent in English
• Persistent/committed and able to work under time pressure
• Organized/ time oriented and output driven
• With Inventory Accounting background, preferred
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills with an ability to work with people at different levels and in remote locations.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences

That is why we in Johnson & Johnson are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”!