Financial Accountant - Mayo, Ireland

Financial Accountant

Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland

Hybrid role (3 days onsite and 2 days remote working)

12 month contract

The Company:

Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare Company, touching the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Our Family of Companies throughout the world compete in consumer, pharmaceutical and medical devices & diagnostics markets and have the skills and resources to tackle the world's most pressing health issues.

The Role:

The Financial Accountant is accountable to deliver accurate and timely financial information from the
point of transaction through to financial close and periodic external reporting (monthly, quarterly, and annually). This individual will support accounting processes, through effective, efficient and regulatory (SOX) compliant finance processes, and in accordance with US GAAP.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for delivery of the general accounting processes and activities of the Shared Service organisation including individual, shared service and outsourced activities.
Activities will include:
Journal entry Preparation
Balance Sheet Reconciliation Preparation
VAT/Vies/Intrastat reporting requirements
Facilitate and perform period close activities
Perform variance analyses and reconciliations, as required.
Monitor and correct more complex data and information errors
Address questions from internal and external teams are required,
Coach/ support fellow team members (internal and outsourced) to handle more complex issues/ exceptions

2. As an individual contributor and team member; develop and deliver process documentation,
training content, and super user support for more complex accounting activities, as requested, including but not limited to:
General accounting
VAT accounting
Close and consolidations
Fixed assets, capital project accounting
Inter-Company transactions and allocations
SOX compliance, internal controls

3. Participate in process improvement reviews across Business Unit Finance, Global Services
and outsourced teams as a part of continuous improvement activities:
Support development of clearly defined, achievable team and individual goals.
Capture and review scorecard KPI and measurement outcomes on a daily, weekly, and period basis.
Perform root cause analysis for more complex exceptions.
Investigate outstanding reconciliations and associated variances.
Through continuous improvement activities and root cause analysis continue to address and
eliminate data integrity and quality issues over time.

4. Support data integrity and preparation of financial information to ensure completeness, accuracy, timeliness and accessibility of financial information.
Sustain minimum effective controls in compliance with SOX, World Wide Procedures, US GAAP
and any other accounting pronouncements and policies required.
Preparation of information for both External & Internal Audits.

Participate in training and professional development activities to continue to develop Finance
capabilities and professional expertise.
Participate in the build and development of the organization’s digital capabilities using intelligent
automation solutions.

5. Perform ad hoc and special projects assignments, as required.
 

Education required:
 

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance and accounting
   
• Qualified Accountant – CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA
   

Experience required:
 

• 3+ years of general accounting experience in a complex global Shared Services environment
   
• Demonstrated capability to understand accounting outcomes and explain US GAAP accounting treatment, utilizing excellent English language skills
   
• Demonstrated capability of completing VAT reporting requirements
   
• SAP or other ERP System experience
   
• Process excellence experience
   

In Return:

In return for this role you will receive a very competitive hourly rate. A minimum 12 month contract & an opportunity to work with a Global Leader within the Pharmaceutical sector, Johnson & Johnson. 

Things to remember before applying for this role:

• We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.
• We do not accept applications via email.

If you are interested in this role please apply now! Make sure you fill out your application in full, your personal CV will be used for the recruiter’s reference only, they are not sent to Hiring Managers. Ensure all relevant information is included in your application! 

Thank you very much and we look forward to receiving your application. 

If you would like some additional information about the role please contact: Trish.Delaney@randstadsourceright.co.uk

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

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 are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each 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”.