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Job Function:

Finance

Job Sub Function:

Accounting

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Prague, Czechia

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for Finance Analyst Legal Entity Accounting.

Purpose: Legal Entity Accounting Finance Analyst will work within a team responsible for the end-to-end process, as described above, for Johnson & Johnson affiliates in the EMEA region.  You will closely work with the Senior 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.

You will be responsible for:

• Calculation and recording of quarterly tax provisions, including and annual tax true-up. 
• Recording of deferred tax
• Preparation and control of internal reporting for group purposes
• Account reconciliations for all direct-tax related balance sheet accounts
• Supporting the external statutory audits (PwC) and preparation of the local statutory financial statements by a 3rd party service provider for the entities in your scope.
• Communication with external service providers and the J&J business unit finance team related to audits and statutory accounting.
• Coordinating the data & information flows between the 3rd party service provider, Johnson & Johnson corporate tax teams, and global services accounting teams
• Ensuring consistent processes to deliver data for local statutory financial statements
• Taking part in projects to participate in establishing new processes for simplification, standardization, and automation within an international environment.
• Communication with Johnson & Johnson Country Tax Centers (CTCs) in local markets
• Working with other team members on business and financial system issues so that overall control is maintained.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Education:

• University degree, with a minimum of 2 years financial experience.  A fully qualified accountant or an internationally qualified accountant equivalent is an advantage.

Experience and Skills:

• Previous job experience in one of the Big 4 or other audit companies is welcomed
• Understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, or other local GAAPs is a plus
• Understanding of the audit process and ability to liaise with the auditors
• 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

Language requirements:

• Fluent English
• Other languages of EMEA countries preferred but not required

Travel percentage:

• Up to 10% to local countries

 

 

Required Skills:

Accounting, Statutory Auditing

 

 

Preferred Skills: