Interface Accountant 1

Johnson & Johnson; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Global Interface Accountant in Taguig City to support monthly and quarterly close activities. You will manage interface error handling, reconciliation across SAP, S/4, JDE, Oracle, and ensure accruals are posted for failed interfaces.

The role collaborates with internal stakeholders, maintains audit trails, and supports SOX controls and process improvements while upholding Johnson & Johnson Credo with strong accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• CPA/CMA/MBA is an advantage but not required.
• 1–2 years of professional experience in accounting or finance operations.
• Fresh graduates with internship may be considered.
• Experience with shared services or multinationals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform interface error handling and reconciliation for multiple source/target systems.
• Ensure accruals are entered for failed interfaces and support monthly/quarterly close.
• Maintain documentation, audit trails, and evidence for reporting and controls.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve reconciling items and provide status updates.
• Support process improvement, automation, and data quality initiatives.

Skills

Accounting

Finance operations

Reconciliation

General ledger

Close activities

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Audit

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

MBA

Tools

SAP

BlackLine

Cadency

ERP systems

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:

Johnson & Johnson Global Services performs select functional work in a consistent manner across regions and sectors using simplified, standardized end-to-end processes and innovative technology.

Global Interface Accountant provides support with the monthly and quarterly close activities of the account to report team. Manages interface error handling and correction, before performing the reconciliation between the Source system and the Target system and confirm all relevant SOX interfaces have been reconciled and that accruals have been entered for any failed interfaces.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain Operational Excellence:

• Perform interface error handling analysis and correction in accordance with KPI metrics and SLA commitments.
• Perform reconciliation between the Source system and the Target system for SAP, S/4, JDE, and Oracle.
• Ensure accruals have been entered for any failed interface.
• Assist in the audit process by providing information and data as requested.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation, audit trails, and evidence to support reporting, reconciliation, journal entry, and control requirements.

Support Compliance and Controls

• Be compliant with applicable laws and regulations and follow guidelines in the J&J Credo.
• Execute assigned activities in accordance with global policies, worldwide procedures, internal controls, audit requirements, SOX controls, and service level commitments.
• Prepare and organize supporting evidence for assigned reconciliations, journal entries, reporting activities, and control requirements.

Collaborate with Stakeholders

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolves the reconciling items, and follow up on pending information needed for assigned deliverables.
• Work with senior team members, SMEs, analysts, operational teams, technology partners, Compliance, and regional teams on assigned process and operational matters.
• Provide clear and timely status updates on assigned tasks, issues, and dependencies.
• Communicate professionally and ask timely questions to support accurate execution and effective issue resolution.

Contribute to Continuous Improvement

• Support process improvement, standardization, automation, data quality, and reporting reliability initiatives as assigned.
• Help document process steps, recurring issues, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute observations and practical suggestions to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and strengthen documentation quality.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant finance certification is an advantage but not required.

Required Experience and Skills

• At least 1-2 years of professional experience in accounting, finance operations, account-to-report, general ledger, reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, audit, shared services, or related finance work; fresh graduates with strong internship or academic foundation may be considered.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, journal entries, reconciliations, and close activities.
• Ability to review financial data, perform error handling analysis, follow documented procedures, and elevate exceptions appropriately.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively during close periods with guidance.

Required Experience and Skills

• Experience in a Shared Service Centre of a multinational corporation or BPO.
• Exposure to SAP, BlackLine, Cadency, or other ERP and reporting tools is preferred.
• Successfully prioritize multiple priorities, be very organized and work efficiently to tight deadlines
• Ability to handle ambiguity and fluid situations, demonstrating a pragmatic approach
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft applications.
• Skills in Alteryx or other relevant automation/AI Tools is an advantage but not required.
• Interest in digital tools, automation, reporting, process improvement, and data quality.
• Ability to adapt to new tasks, ask questions, and work through ambiguity with support from senior team members.

Other Requirements:

• Location: Taguig City, National Capital Region, Philippines
• Willing to work on night shift or shifting schedules as required to support global assignments across Americas.
• Willing to work in a hybrid setup and report onsite as required.
• Participate in regional, global, or cross-functional duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Johnson & Johnson is an Affitiative 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, protected veteran status, or disability.

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