ATR Re-Ignite Associates

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for ATR Re-Ignite Associate in Bangalore, India. GS Bangalore will be an industry player among the business services in Bangalore IT Hub, which is well equipped with the latest technology and modern infrastructure. T

Re-Ignite program is a paid return-ship for experienced professionals ready to return to work after a career break of 18+ months or longer. Get back to your career alongside others who have been where you are, who understand and appreciate nontraditional career journeys, unique skills, and life experience like yours. Guided by mentors and feedback from those who have successfully completed the program.

The Global Services Finance organization provides best-in-class, cost-effective financial services, and compliance in a J&J wayto our Operating Companies around the world. The Account to Report (A2R) process area is a team of credo based, dedicated, finance

experts structured in a Global Process based organization, implementing processes in a compliant and efficient way through standardization and automation. The A2R goal is to deliver results through close connection to our corporate and business

finance partners while demonstrating a deep understanding of the J&J business.

Following the successful set-up of the new hub in Bangalore, this position will be in Bangalore working in the Account to Report (A2R) team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Be aligned with applicable laws and regulations, and follow guidelines in the J&J Credo

2. Maintain Operational Excellence

• Responsible for implementing accounting and daily operations for Account to

Report (A2R) areas.

• Timely closing & execution of financial periods as per closing calendar and in

accordance with SLA commitments, fully observing Compliance, Internal Audit &

SOX requirements.

• Accountable for completeness, accuracy and validity of the actuals reported within

process/entity scope.

• Deep expertise, ensuring team are fully knowledgeable of the Worldwide

Procedures and compliance requirements for respective areas. Identify compliance

risks and recommend solutions to remediate / prevent breach.

• Support auditors and legal authorities with the execution of required activities.
• Ensure strong internal controls are in place, to achieve adequate internal and

external audit ratings.

3. Be a Trusted Business Partner

• Implement global Strategy & Solutions in line with taxonomy.
• Support Process Subject Matter Experts (SME's) and Operational Key Contacts

(OKC's) to ensure cross sector, cross region, and cross process alignment, ensuring

good documentation is maintained and consistency of a global approach.

4. Create pioneering Innovation

• Generate ideas, fosters, and implements continuous improvement attitude,

identifying and pursuing process efficiency opportunities.

• Implement process improvements, generating ideas and implementing in line with global standards.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelors level degree or equivalent is required, preferably in

accounting, finance, or related business subject area.

• ACA, ICWA, CPA, CMA, MBA and/or other financial certifications is highly preferred.

Required

• 1 -2 years of professional experience will be preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels.
• Ability to frame clear & concise communication across all relevant collaborators.
• Be open to new ideas, rapid change and embracing new technologies.

Preferred

• Experience in a Shared Service Centre of a multinational corporation or BPO.
• Experience in a Global Account to Report function of a large multi-state company.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and fluid situations, demonstrating a pragmatic

approach.

• Successfully manage multiple priorities, be very organized and work efficiently to

tight deadlines.

• Solid US GAAP accounting knowledge.
• Digital/ intelligent automation capabilities.

Other

• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Office in particular Excel.
• Candidates may be asked to work shifts to align with global assignments in

Americas / EMEA / Asia.

• Lead/Participate in other Regional/Global/Cross functional duties as assigned.
• Travel as per Business needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified

applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,

sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and

will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.