Legal Entity Accounting Team Lead

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The Legal Entity Accounting team members are experienced finance professionals who are responsible for accounting for direct tax, statutory accounting, statutory and legal reporting, and the coordination of the preparation of the local statutory financial statements with a 3rd party supplier. The team ensures compliance with the local authorities and external and internal reporting requirements.

The LE Accounting Team Lead will work within a team responsible for the end-to-end process, as described above, for Johnson & Johnson affiliates in the EMEA region.  He/she will work closely with the Finance Analysts and Managers to record tax entries, conduct reconciliations, prepare internal and external reporting, and improve processes and efficiency.

This position provides a complex overview of the assigned Legal Entities' reporting requirements, offers exposure throughout the organization, and provides significant opportunities for professional growth in finance and accounting.

The responsibilities & the impact YOU will have:

• Management of US GAAP related activities (quarterly tax provisions, yearly tie-out, deferred tax, local direct taxes, reporting on Legal Entity level, BSAR, flux analysis).
• Management of the preparation of local statutory financial statements (both through third-party provider and inhouse  (depending on the entity) & external statutory audits (PwC).
• Main point of contact for third-party providers (PwC, Deloitte) and the J&J Process Teams (e.g. CTC, BUF) for matters related to audits and statutory accounting.
• Ensure smooth processes to deliver timely and accurately data for local statutory financial statements.
• Active participation in projects to foster process standardization and automation on a regional & global level.
• Leading up to 3 direct reports: recruiting, training, performance management.

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

• University degree, with a minimum of 4 years' financial experience.  A fully qualified accountant or an internationally qualified accountant equivalent is an advantage.
• Previous job experience in one of the Big 4 or other audit companies is welcomed.
• Previous experience in SSC environment is welcomed.
• Previous leadership experience is welcomed. 
• Understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Knowledge of processes related to statutory accounting and preparation of financial statements is an advantage
• Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, or other local GAAPs is an advantage
• Understanding of the audit process and ability to liaise with the auditors
• Appreciation of local GAAP differences and adjustments from US GAAP
• Experience and skills working with SAP and Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Proven business partnering skills
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced, matrix work environment
• Fluent English
• Other languages of EMEA countries preferred but not required
• Travel percentage: Up to 10% to local countries