Senior Team Lead, Procurement Accounting

J&J Family of Companies; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Manila is seeking a seasoned finance professional to join the Global Services Finance team in the Procurement Accounting area. The role involves managing daily accounting operations, month-end closures, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across global processes.

The successful candidate will drive process improvements, mentor team members, and collaborate with cross-functional partners while adhering to US GAAP and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related business discipline.
• CPA, CMA, MBA or other financial certifications preferred.
• 6–8 years of professional experience required.
• Experience in a Shared Service Centre or BPO.
• Experience in a Global Account to Report function.
• Willing to work at night and in Park Triangle Corporate Center, BGC, Taguig City.
• Strong written and verbal English skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute accounting and daily operations for the Procurement Accounting process area.
• Timely closing and execution of financial periods per the closing calendar and SLA requirements.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and validity of actuals within scope.
• Develop SMEs and align cross-region processes with global standards.
• Provide support to auditors and legal authorities as needed.
• Maintain strong internal controls to achieve audit ratings.

Skills

Strong Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

US GAAP Accounting

Automation / Digital Tools

Excel

ERP Systems (SAP preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field

CPA / CMA / MBA or similar certifications preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Office

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 (https://www.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:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Taguig, National Capital Region (Manila), Philippines

Job Description:

“Reimagine the possibilities” at Johnson and Johnson Global Finance! We live this motto every day by creating game-changing business solutions for the world’s largest and most broadly-based healthcare company.

As a member of our Global Finance team, you will have exclusive access to a network of financial professionals located in over 60 countries. This new network will help you build on your current skills and explore opportunities to grow your career at J&J.

At J&J Global Finance, we value ideas for innovation and improvement and are committed to diversity and inclusion. Together we will reimagine business processes to become more effective, more efficient, and improve customer experience. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

This role will be part of the Global Services Finance team in the Procurement Accounting process area. The Global Services Finance organization provides best-in-class, cost-effective financial services, and compliance—in a J&J way—to our Operating Companies around the world.

The Procurement Accounting team is responsible for the complete and accurate accounting for all the payable process flows, including but not limited to Prepayments, GRIR, and AP balance sheet accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

Be compliant with applicable laws and regulations, and follow guidelines in the J&J Credo

Maintain Operational Excellence

• Responsible for executing accounting and daily operations for the Procurement Accounting process area.

• Timely closing & execution of financial periods as per the 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 is fully knowledgeable of the Worldwide Procedures and compliance requirements for respective areas.

• Operational Lead of Accounting team (team of B25 and below associates).

• Support auditors and legal authorities with the execution of required activities.

• Understand, adhere to, and execute per worldwide policies and procedures. Identify compliance risks and recommend solutions to remediate/prevent a breach.

• Ensure strong internal controls are in place, in order to achieve “adequate” internal and external audit ratings.

Talent Management

• Attract, develop, and retain a highly competent, high-performing, motivated, and diverse Credo-based team.

• Develop succession plans for and support the career development of the team.

• Ensure effective performance management within the team.

Be a Trusted Business Partner

• Execute global Strategy & Solutions in line with taxonomy.

• Internally recruit, mentor, and drive the individual Process SMEs 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.

• If assigned a role of Subject Matter Expert (SME) then candidates will be responsible to ensure cross sector, cross region, and cross process alignment, ensuring good documentation is maintained and consistency of a global approach.

Create Game-Changing Innovation

• Generate ideas, fosters, and implements continuous improvement mindset, identifying and pursuing process efficiency opportunities.

• Influence and Execute process improvements, generating ideas and implementing in line with global standards.

Qualifications:

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 6-8 years of professional experience is required.

• 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.

• At least 2-4 years of Management / Supervisory experience is required.

• Willing to work at night (8PM-5AM MNL)

• Willing to work at Park Triangle Corporate Center, BGC, Taguig City

• Willing to work on a temporary hybrid setup (3X RTO)

• 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 Skills.

Preferred

• 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

• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Office in particular Excel.

• Candidates may be asked to work shifts to align with global assignments in Americas/EMEA /Asia.

• Lead/Participate in other Regional/Global/Cross functional duties as assigned.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Fluent English, other language skills desirable.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affir mnitive 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.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Accounting, Accounting Policies, Analytical Reasoning, Billing Operations, Budgeting, Consulting, Cost Management, Developing Others, Financial Analysis, Financial Competence, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Numerically Savvy, Performance Measurement, Process Oriented, Treasury Management