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Johnson & Johnson's Global Services Finance organization is seeking an Accounts to Report (A2R) Team Lead to join the Legal Entity Accounting team in Taguig, Philippines. This role is part of DePuy Synthes (J&J's orthopaedics business, planned to separate within 18-24 months).
You will lead the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, overseeing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for assigned countries. Your responsibilities include monitoring and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and management reports with strict attention to compliance, internal audit, and SOX requirements. You will support both local statutory audits and external auditors, collaborate with Country Tax Centers on tax accounting, and assist in preparing statutory financial statements under both US and Local GAAP standards.
As a people leader, you will supervise team members, handle hiring and performance evaluations, allocate work, establish timelines, and implement disciplinary actions as needed. You'll also drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying process efficiency opportunities and confidently presenting insights to senior management and key stakeholders. Additional responsibilities include managing ad hoc requests, participating in cross-functional projects, and supporting regional/global duties as assigned. Up to 5% international travel may be required, and you may be asked to work shifts aligned with global assignments across Americas, EMEA, or Asia.
The Global Services Finance team operates across 60+ countries, providing cost-effective financial services and compliance support to J&J's operating companies worldwide. You'll have access to an exclusive network of financial professionals for skill-building and career growth.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 4–6 years of professional experience in Finance & Accounting
- 1–2 years of management or supervisory experience (required)
- Experience with SOX compliance and local statutory audit
- Full preparation of statutory financial statements
- Experience reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and management reporting
- Advanced MS Excel proficiency; MS Office competency
- Initiated continuous improvement projects
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and accuracy in financial work
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact across all organizational levels
- Ability to work under time pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Persistent, committed, and organized
- Strong written and verbal English communication
DESIRABLE:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Accountancy
- CPA, CMA, MBA, or other financial certifications
- 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 with pragmatic approach
- Solid US GAAP accounting knowledge
- Digital/intelligent automation capabilities
