Legal Entity Accounting Manager

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Job Description Open until April 19th The Global Services (GS) Centre for Consumer EMEA has responsibility for providing accounting and reporting services in all countries across the Consumer EMEA region, covering over 40 legal entities and management reporting companies. Johnson & Johnson Consumer EMEA has sales of over $4bn and sells approximately 100 different brands. The Position of Legal Entity Accounting Manager is responsible for the accurate and complete reporting of data required for the creation of local financial statements and local tax declarations for all EAME companies. This position is highly involved in all statutory and tax audits in the region. It has full responsibility for managing the effective use of the parallel ledgers in SAP. Key Responsibilities Process responsibilities: Monitor and analyse department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Full responsibility for tax accounting and balance sheet reconciliation of tax accounts as part of US GAAP closing activities Full responsibility for parallel ledger management in the ERP system as well as regular ledger reconciliations and explanations for the difference between ledgers Ensure that all necessary closing procedures for statutory and tax reporting are recorded accurately and completely in the ERP Apply a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure Full responsibility for the Statutory Reporting Requirements of the group and its subsidiary companies Key point of contact for Johnson & Johnson Country Tax Centres (CTCs) in local markets and Regional tax hubs 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) Thorough understanding of the audit process and ability to liaise closely with CTC contacts, auditors and tax advisors Planning and coordination of external audits, both US GAAP and Statutory 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 and tax declarations in EAME Close interaction with other GS accounting teams, including the teams other GS locations (legal entity accounting and tax related tasks). Support Global and Regional GS standardization initiatives. Proactively engage in Global and Regional projects and initiatives (provide insights into specific local statutory and tax requirements) People Management: Lead, motivate and develop the COE Legal Entity Accounting team Clear communication of job expectations Performance planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions Coaching and mentoring of team members Foster an environment of teamwork, innovation and sharing of ideas. Contribute to COE initiatives on people development and employee satisfaction. Compliance Statement: Ensure strong internal controls are in place, in order to achieve “adequate” internal and external Qualifications Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant or an international qualified accountant equivalent, with a track record of qualified financial experience Languages: English other European languages highly preferred Experience Required: Extensive experience in Tax and Statutory accounting US GAAP closing experience Line Management experience preferred Skills & Competencies: 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 Great local GAAP knowledge Willingness to travel (10%) to local markets Within the J&J Leadership skills definition following skills and competencies should be shown in this role: Results & Performance Driven: Takes personal responsibility for delivering results Eagerly accepts stretch goals Sense of Urgency: Quickly assimilates and digests information Demonstrates a clear bias for action on priorities Strategic Thinking: Demonstrates understanding of Johnson & Johnson’s and the local operating company’s strategy and business model Intellectual Curiosity: Works to keep updated on the industry trends Seeks opportunities to learn and grow professionally Prudent Risk Taking: Makes decisions based on facts Organisation & Talent Development: Shows an appreciation for the talent and potential in others Accepts responsibility for and learns from his/her own mistakes Works effectively with people that have diverse styles, talents, and ideas Collaboration & Teaming: Develops business and personal relationships with people from other areas of the organisation Demonstrates ability to work with teams and individuals Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Consumer Health business to create a new publicly traded company. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 24 months, and it will be subject to legal requirements including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as required, and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of a new entity within New Consumer Health and your employment would be governed by New Consumer Health’s employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by New Consumer Health at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes 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. Primary Location United Kingdom-England-Wokingham- Organization J&J Consumer Services EMAE., Ltd (8675) Job Function Finance Requisition ID 2206023081W