Global Cash Currency And Hedging Senior Accountant 1

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Taguig; Sur place; PHP 600 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Global Finance team in a hands-on role managing cash currency and hedge accounting. You will lead end-to-end accounting processes, drive month-end/quarter-end closings, and ensure internal controls and SOX compliance across a multinational setup.

The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, process ownership, and leadership to deliver high-quality outputs with minimal supervision in a dynamic global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• CPA, CMA, ACCA or equivalent strongly preferred.
• MBA or CGMA are an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end accounting processes with timely financial results.
• Manage month-end and quarter-end close per global timelines and SLAs.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve open items.
• Analyze financial results and provide actionable insights.
• Ensure SOX/compliance and internal controls adherence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and regional stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation.
• Drive process improvements and automation.
• Act as SME and guide junior team members.
• Maintain documentation and proper controls during closing.

Connaissances

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Variance analysis

Internal controls

Audit readiness

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA / CMA / ACCA preferred

MBA / CGMA advantageous

Outils

SAP

MS Excel

Description du poste

Job Description:

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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 jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Finance

Job Sub Function:

Accounting

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Taguig, National Capital Region (Manila), Philippines

Job Description:

Senior Accountant – Cash currency and Hedge

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Accountant to join our Global Finance organization. This role requires a strong combination of technical accounting expertise, process ownership, and leadership behaviors.

At the Senior Accountant level, success is defined not only by technical capability but by the ability to make decisions, lead processes, influence stakeholders, and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes with minimal supervision in a dynamic, global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute end-to-end accounting processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of financial results
• Manage month-end and quarter-end closing activities in line with global timelines and SLAs
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring open items are investigated and resolved
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, and provide actionable insights
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and corporate policies
• Partner with cross-functional and regional stakeholders to drive alignment and issue resolution
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation and audit deliverables
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and standardization efforts
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) and provide guidance to junior team members
• Demonstrates strong decision-making capability, resolving issues independently within scope
• Takes full ownership and accountability of assigned processes and deliverables
• Operates effectively with minimal supervision, proactively managing prioritiesLeads and drives execution of key accounting processes, ensuring adherence to global standards
• Acts as a process owner or SME, ensuring consistency and continuous improvement
• Effectively influences peers and stakeholders across functions and regions
• Builds strong partnerships and drives alignment in a matrixed global organization
• Clearly articulates issues, including root cause, impact, and recommended actions
• Communicates in a structured, concise manner to support decision-making
• Proactively escalates with well-defined solutions
• Demonstrates a strong root cause analysis (RCA) mindset, addressing underlying drivers of issues
• Applies critical thinking to solve complex accounting and operational challenges
• Works in a highly organized and disciplined manner, ensuring proper documentation and controls
• Maintains consistency and accuracy, especially during critical closing periods
• Consistently delivers accurate, high-quality outputs on time
• Recognized as a dependable and accountable team member
• Upholds a strong compliance mindset, ensuring adherence to policies and controls
• Proactively identifies risks and implements mitigation actions

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Professional certification (CPA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent) strongly preferred
• Advanced certifications (MBA, CGMA) are an advantage

Professional Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in financial reporting, general accounting, and reconciliations
• Background in shared services or multinational environments preferred
• Exposure to global finance processes (R2R, Cash & Bank, or similar) is an advantage

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Accounting principles and financial reporting
  • Month-end close and SLA-driven operations
  • Balance sheet reconciliation and variance analysis
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Excel (this is a MUST)
• Understanding of internal controls, audit, and compliance frameworks

Preferred Skills:

Accounting, Accounting Policies, Analytical Reasoning, Audit Management, Budgeting, Business Behavior, Communication, Controls Compliance, Cost Management, Detail-Oriented, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Recordkeeping, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Issue Escalation, Numerically Savvy