SOX 404 Compliance Senior Analyst

Johnson & Johnson; Pateros; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a SOX 404 Compliance Senior Analyst to join the Global Services Finance team in the Philippines. You will identify control risks, test control design and operating effectiveness, and communicate findings to cross-functional partners.

Strong accounting and analytical skills are required for success in this role. Based in Taguig, this position supports the SOX program for Management Reporting Companies, ensuring timely remediation and alignment with regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting, Finance or business field is required.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills are essential.
• Fluency in multiple languages is preferred, English required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess SOX 404 financial reporting risks across Management Reporting Companies.
• Design and test key controls, document work papers and findings.
• Coordinate with SOX PMO and business partners to remediate deficiencies.
• Summarize testing results and communicate with stakeholders clearly and concisely.
• Support analytics for evidence-based decision making and continuous improvement.
• Maintain alignment with applicable laws and Johnson & Johnson Credo.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Quantitative skills

English communication

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world 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:

Financial Audit

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Taguig, National Capital Region (Manila), Philippines

SOX 404 Compliance Senior Analyst

At Johnson & J n, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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 https://www.jnj.com/.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

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 in 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 Compliance - SOX 404 process area. The Global Services Finance organization provides outstanding, efficient financial services, and compliance—in a J&J way—to our Operating Companies around the world.

SOX 404 Compliance Senior Analyst will identify, assess design, test, and supervise the company’s SOX 404 financial reporting risks. These professionals will focus on the testing of key controls for Management Reporting Companies (MRCs) across J&J. They are to have more engagement with various business partners including senior leaders across the organization and will be the first level critical issue for the compliance professionals. The role is expected to handle various MRCs. They are required to have deep knowledge in finance processes and controls, strong analytical and risk leadership skills. These professionals are expected to optimally test controls and provide clear, concise, testing results to various business partners across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Be aligned with applicable laws and regulations, and follow guidelines in the J&J Credo
• Maintain Operational Excellence
• Performs process walkthroughs and documenting process narratives and/or process flows.
• Evaluates the design and operating effectiveness of key controls and provides recommendation on Finance business operational improvements and efficiencies where appropriate to the cross functional Finance teams via coordination of the SOX 404 PMO.
• Assess for SOX 404 control impact for any identified control deficiencies and monitor/test for remediation efforts with process owners through the SOX PMO.
• Conduct SOX Testing via interviews and paper trail investigations as required, including the completion of work papers and the summarization of findings and observation in accordance with Department standards and model audit program steps.
• Review recommendations with supervisor, SOX PMO, and stakeholders throughout the audit.
• Participate in formal meetings to discuss and finalize findings and recommendations.
• Adopts a strategic mindset for execution of daily tasks.
• Independent and objective in thinking with strong professional ethics.
• Supports and prepares foundational analytics for evidence-based decision making.
• Demonstrates strong learning agility.
• Understands policies drives accountability on business compliance.
• Views issues with a risk-based lens and develops appropriate mitigation plan.
• Plans and performs SOX 404 testing and drive compliance of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements in coordination with SOX 404 Program Management Office (PMO).
• Aligns any audit findings with supervisor and SOX 404 Program Management Office who coordinates with team to align findings with key stakeholders.
• Talent Management - Demonstrates influencing skills and credibility.
• Be a Trusted Business Partner - Ability to design test plans and testing approaches based on risk analysis and collect data to identify root cause of problems in partnership with SOX 404 PMO.
• Exhibits a candid and integrated approach towards business partnering.
• Understands external environment and acts in an advisory / consultant capacity.
• Create Game-Changing Innovation - Applies critical thinking and innovative proposals on identifying control testing efficiencies to SOX 404 PMO.
• Demonstrates a self-motivated approach for process and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Education

• A minimum of a BA/BS degree is required in Accounting, Finance / other business field.
• Required - This role will be working on a mid-shift.
• Generally, requires 4-6 Years work experience.
• Has specialized knowledge in underlying business processes and accounting background.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills (ability to measure).
• Accounting background for Payroll and Finance for Risk Management, SOX, and User Access.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels.
• Ability to frame clear & concise communication across all relevant collaborators.
• Be open to new ideas, rapid change and embracing new technologies.
• Preferred - CIA, CPA, CMA, CFA or CISA is strongly preferred.
• Sarbanes Oxley and audit experience are strongly preferred.
• Professional working experience in Accounting, Finance and/or Auditing is strongly preferred.
• Fluency in multiple languages is preferred.
• Digital/ intelligent automation capabilities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.

Preferred Skills

Agile Internal Audit, Analytical Reasoning, Audit Reporting, Business Behavior, Coaching, Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Risk, Consistency, Financial Analysis, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Financial Statement Analysis, Forensic Analysis, Internal Controls, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Quality Assurance (QA), Risk Assessments, Technical Credibility