Legal Entity Accounting Analyst, Wokingham

Legal Entity Accounting Analyst, Wokingham

Full Time 4 month contract - to start ASAP

Hybrid role (3 days on site and 2 days remote - the team can be flexible around this)
 

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 Consumer EAME Centre of Excellence has responsibility for providing accounting services, and reporting for Finance colleagues in over 20 countries across the Consumer EAME region, covering over 40 legal entities and management reporting companies.  Johnson & Johnson Consumer EAME has sales of over $4bn and sells approximately 100 different brands.

The Position of Legal Entity Accounting Analyst is responsible for all aspects of accounting for local statutory adjustments, tax postings and US GAAP LE accounting for a designated set of countries.  This position is highly involved in all statutory and tax audits in their assigned countries. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Statutory/statistical

• Maintain local ledgers and posting of local statutory adjustments
• Regular US GAAP to local GAAP ledger reconciliation
• Country specific statutory and statistical reporting, i.e. local financial statements, reports for banks, etc
• PWC audit liaison including preparation of audit deliverables and point of contact during audit for queries

Tax

• Quarterly US GAAP tax calculation for US reporting
• US tax reporting to US for actual and plan data
• Key point of contact for country tax centre staff
• Working with country tax centres on local tax returns

Projects

• Involvement in projects and process improvements
• Potential to be SAP Power User
• Ad-hoc query resolution

Professional Experience Required:

• Accountant ACA or ACCA
• 1- 2  PQE
• Preferably with industry experience 
• Understanding of US GAAP, IFRS and other European GAAPs an advantage
• Not scared of tax accounting
• Good team player
• Great analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Good understanding of cultural differences between countries
• European Language skills an advantage

In Return:

In return for this role you will receive a very competitive hourly rate. A minimum 4 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 2-3 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”.