At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com **Job Function:** Finance **Job Sub** **Function:** Accounting **Job Category:** People Leader **All Job Posting Locations:** Paranaque, National Capital Region (Manila), Philippines **Job Description:** **Key Responsibilities:** 1. Be compliant with applicable laws and regulations, and follow guidelines in the J&J Credo 2. Maintain Operational Excellence + Responsible for leading of accounting and daily operations for Cash & Bank Accounting process area + 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 + Driving deep expertise, ensuring team are fully knowledgeable of the Worldwide Procedures and compliance requirements for respective areas + Lead Accounting team (team of Junior & Senior associates) + Support auditors and legal authorities with the execution of required activities + Ensure adherence, monitor, remediate and align compliance responsibilities with stakeholders. Manage, mitigate and escalate risks on a timely basis + Ensure strong internal controls are in place, in order to achieve “adequate” internal and external audit ratings 3. Talent management + Attract, develop and retain a highly competent, high-performing, motivated and diverse Credo-based team + Develop succession plans for and support career development of the team + Ensure effective performance management within team 4. Be a trusted business partner + Champion & Influence strategy & solutions demonstrating strong Business acumen + Internally recruit, mentor and drive the individual Process SME's to ensure cross sector, cross region and cross process alignment, ensuring good documentation is maintained and consistency of a global approach + If assigned a role of Operational Key Contact (OKC) then candidates will be the key liaison point within their Process for a defined Region & Sector with BUF and CFMs; answering queries, coordinating with SMEs/analysts on process and operational matters, resolving issues and updating partners on close status. 5. Create game-changing innovation + Champions & Supports continuous improvement mindset throughout the team, identifying and pursuing business and efficiency opportunities + Passion to lead, champion and support operational change for the greater good of the global organization **Qualifications** **Requirement:** **Education** + A minimum of a Bachelor’s level degree or equivalent is required, preferably in accounting, finance, or related business discipline. + CPA, CMA, MBA and/or other financial certifications is preferred. **Required** + At least 6 years of professional experience is required. + At least 1-2 years of Management / Supervisory experience is required. + Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels. + Be open to new ideas, rapid change and embracing new technologies. + Strong Analytical and Influencing Skills + Strong leadership skills to lead a team + Excellent oral and written communication skills **Preferred** + Basic ERP knowledge SAP & Blackline (advantage) + With cash and/ bank reconciliation background, preferred + Experience in a Shared Service Centre of a multinational corporation or BPO (advantage) + Experience in a Global Account to Report function of a large multi-state company (advantage) + Proficient in MS Office in particular Excel (macro advantage) + 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** + Lead/Participate in other Regional/Global/Cross functional duties or initiatives as assigned. + 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.