Johnson & Johnson

A2R DS Team Lead

In short

This is a Team Lead role in Johnson & Johnson's (DePuy Synthes) Global Services Finance Accounting team in Taguig, Philippines, overseeing accounting operations and daily transactions for the Account-to-Report process area. It requires leading a team to ensure timely financial closing, balance sheet reconciliations, and compliance with SOX and internal audit requirements, plus onboarding and training new team members. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, at least 3 years of professional experience including 2 years in a Shared Service or BPO organization, and experience in Account to Report or General Accounting processes. The role is hybrid and may require flexible shifts to align with Americas, EMEA, or Asia schedules.

Job Function
Finance
Job Sub Function
Accounting
Job Category
People Leader
Location
Taguig, National Capital Region (Manila), Philippines
Job Description
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for an A2R DS Team Lead, located in Taguig, Philippines.
As a member of the Global Finance team, you will have exclusive access to a network of financial professionals located in over 60 countries.
This role will be part of the Global Services Finance team in the GS Finance Accounting process area. The Global Services Finance organization provides best-in-class, cost-effective financial services, and compliance—in a J&J way—to Operating Companies around the world.
The GSF accounting team is responsible for the complete and accurate accounting for all transactions. This includes but is not limited to creating the Sales and corresponding Purchase orders, reconciling out of balances, monitoring ageing, and performing balance sheet reconciliations.
Key Responsibilities
•Be compliant with applicable laws and regulations, and follow guidelines in the J&J Credo
•Maintain Operational Excellence
•Responsible for leading accounting and daily operations for GSF Accounting process 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, fully knowledgeable of the Worldwide Procedures and compliance requirements for respective areas.
•Regular focus on Balance Sheet reconciliations to minimize open items.
•On the job training for new team members / BPO partners.
•Support auditors and legal authorities with the execution of required activities.
•Understand, adhere, and execute per worldwide policies and procedures. Identify compliance risks and recommend solutions.
•Ensure strong internal controls are in place, in order to achieve "adequate" internal and external audit ratings.
3. Talent Management
•Attract, onboard and training of team members.
4. Be a Trusted Business Partner
•Execute 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.
5. Create Game-Changing Innovation
•Generate ideas, fosters, and implements continuous improvement mindset, identifying and pursuing process efficiency opportunities.
•Execute process improvements, generating ideas and implementing in line with global standards.
Qualifications
Education
Minimum Bachelor's level degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business discipline
Required
•Minimum 3 years of professional experience.
•Minimum 2 years in a Shared Service or BPO organization.
•Experience in participating in Continuous Improvement initiatives
•Experience in Account to Report or General Accounting process
•Successfully manage multiple priorities, be very organized and work efficiently to tight deadlines.
•Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels.
•Ability to frame clear & concise communication across all relevant stakeholders.
•Open to new ideas, rapid change and embracing new technologies.
•Ability to handle ambiguity and fluid situations, demonstrating a pragmatic approach.
Preferred
•Education: CPA, CMA, MBA and/or other financial certification
•Supervisory experience
•Experience in migration of work.
•Solid US GAAP accounting knowledge.
•Digital/intelligent automation capabilities.
Others
•Open to work in flexible shifts to align with global or regional responsibilities (Americas / EMEA / Asia)
•Will lead or participate in Regional/Global/Cross functional duties as assigned.
•Fluent in English, other language skills desirable.
Company Context
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate its Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans.
Preferred Skills
Accounting, Analytical Reasoning, Audit Management, Budgeting, Compliance Management, Cost Management, Detail-Oriented, Developing Others, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Numerically Savvy, Process Oriented, Relationship Building

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