Exp Asst Accounting

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 jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Finance

Job Sub Function:

Accounting

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia

Job Description:

Job Description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe good health is the foundation of vibrant lives, thriving communities and forward progress. That’s why for more than 130 years, we have aimed to keep people well at every age and every stage of life. Today, as the world’s largest and most broadly-based healthcare company, we are committed to using our reach and size for good. We strive to improve access and affordability, create healthier communities, and put a healthy mind, body and environment within reach of everyone, everywhere.

Every day, our more than 130,000 employees across the world are blending heart, science and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity.

Responsible for providing general accounting and administrative support to the finance department.

Reviews account analysis of all related balance sheet and income statement accounts. Examines and validates various financial transactions related to revenue. Monitors the audits, identification and correction of discrepancies and variances in various accounting reports. Prepares the balance sheet profit and loss statements and consolidated financial statements. Performs monthly closings within the department. Assesses and reports on improvements to accounting system processes, policies and procedures. Analyzes, researches and recommends solutions for complex accounting issues.

Job location/Organization

Bogotá

Responsible for providing general accounting and administrative support to the finance department.

Examines and validate financial transactions related to revenue. Monitors the audits, identification and correction of discrepancies and variances in various accounting reports. Prepares the balance sheet profit and loss statements and consolidated financial statements. Performs monthly closings within the department. Assesses and reports on improvements to accounting system processes, policies and procedures. Analyzes, researches and recommends solutions for complex accounting issues.

Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting Revenue Accounting and reporting process, coordination for some activities assigned to other members in the team, and focal point for Projects and initiatives.

Additional responsibilities include:

•Support GSF Continuous Improvement initiatives and projects

•Support BRAVO reporting task

•Support reconciliation and general accounting process

•Understanding of accounting technical requirements

•Understanding controls applicable in the process

•Support Finance improvement initiatives, implementation within the revenue process in the team.

•Responsible for the accuracy of General Ledger accounting entries and Reconciliations inaccordance with GAAP, Compliance, Internal Audit and SOX requirements.

Requirements

• Major in Business Accounting or related is required
• Office tools
• Basic knowledge of general accounting processes
• SAP knowledge is a plus
• 2 years of accounting experience, shared services is preferred
• Basic – Intermediate English
• Soft Skills: Teamwork, stakeholder management
• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Basic knowledge in Power BI

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Communication skills, knowledge of general accounting processes, understanding of accounting principles and practices, compliance knowledge (Sox and internal controls), matrix environment, analytical skills, logical thinking; knowledge on other SAP modules.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued, and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Accounting, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Analytical Reasoning, ATM Reconciliation, Communication, Customer Centricity, Data Reporting, Detail-Oriented, Execution Focus, Finance and Accounting Platforms, Financial Analysis, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Process Oriented