Senior GL specialist

Senior GL specialist

Location: Zuchwil 

Duration of the contract: 31 December 2026 (with a possibility to extend) 

Hours per week: 40

Imagine your next project contributing to a critical legal entity restructuring within a global healthcare leader. You will be responsible for work across multiple areas of accounting, ensuring compliance with financial transaction recording standards including general ledger, tax transactions, and control/reconciliation of accounts for both internal management and external compliance reporting.

roles and responsibilities 

You will support the legal entity restructuring activities from both a US GAAP and Statutory perspective.

This will involve:

• Support from an accounting perspective the legal entity restructuring activities within MRC 2716 and MRC 3615 both from a US GAAP and Statutory perspective.

• Implement SOX control changes, perform control testing and document the evidence.

• Support with internal and external audit requests, as well as support other teams working on the project (internal or external ie FP&A - EY).

• Master‑data migration & validation: import chart of accounts, vendors, customers, cost centers and reconcile counts/IDs.

• Configure and test interfaces. Run BST/UAT for O2C, P2P and R2R flows; log defects, remediate and retest before cutover.

• Support hypercare: daily reconciliations, issue remediation, runbooks and handover to operations.

• Perform final separation‑date reconciliations (cash, AR, AP, inventory, FA) and post close journals.

• Other adhoc requests based on project needs.

how to succeed 

We are looking for a finance professional with a strong background in GL accounting and a methodical approach to data migration.

You will also bring:

• Proven experience in General Ledger (GL) accounting and financial reporting.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and Statutory accounting standards.

• Experience with SOX control implementation and testing.

• Proficiency in master-data migration and interface testing (BST/UAT).

• Ability to manage internal and external audit requests effectively.

• Previous experience in legal entity restructuring or large-scale finance projects is a plus.

• Maximum 5% travel requirement.

benefits 

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 31 December 2026 (with a possibility to extend).

you are welcome here 

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson 

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. As a skilled contractor, you’ll play a key part in the thinking, strategy, dynamism - and impact - of this iconic global healthcare company as they touch the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Johnson & Johnson.

application process 

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

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”.