ATR Team Lead

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, 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 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.

GS is delivering compliant financial services to J&J affiliates across the various regions.

The Position of ATR Accounting Team Lead is responsible for the coordination of accurate, timely and completion of data delivery and reporting to external authorities in the local markets.

·       Ensure efficiency, effectiveness and consistent processes to deliver data submissions to external authorities

·       Apply a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure

·       Provide specific guidance and support on complex business issues and financial system issues so that overall control is maintained

·       Key point of contact for Johnson & Johnson local markets and local authorities in relation to the reporting obligations

·       Taking part in projects to participate in establishing new processes for simplification, standardization, and automation within an international environment.

·       Experience supporting statutory audits, internal audits, external audits, and compliance reviews.

·       Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and financial reporting tools.

·       Exposure to digital transformation, automation, analytics, and AI-powered tools (e.g., Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot, Alteryx, RPA solutions).

·       Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.

·       Experience working in a global or shared services environment with cross-functional stakeholders.

·       Coordinating the data & information flows between the  Johnson & Johnson local teams,  Global services accounting teams and Local Authorities

• Keeping businesses compliant with various local, state, and federal tax regulations
• Meet all corporate and regional deadlines

•      Finance Master Degree, Fully qualified accountant or an international qualified accountant equivalent, with a minimum of 4 years post qualified financial experience

•      English

•      Other languages of EMEA countries highly preferred (e.g. German, French, Italian, Spanish) but not mandatory

 •     Great analytical skills

•      Strong accounting background

•      Strong verbal and written communication skills and time management

•      Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required.

•      Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced working environment

Within the J&J Leadership skills definition following skills and competencies should be shown in this role:

•      Takes personal responsibility for delivering results

•      Eagerly accepts stretch goals

•      Quickly assimilates and digests information

•      Demonstrates a clear bias for action on priorities

• Demonstrates a proactive approach in identifying opportunities, anticipating risks, and driving timely resolution of issues.
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• Exhibits a high sense of ownership and accountability
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• Takes initiative to solve problems independently while collaborating effectively with stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

•      Works to keep updated on the industry trends

•      Seeks opportunities to learn and grow professionally

•      Shows an appreciation for the talent and potential in others

•      Accepts responsibility for and learns from his/her own mistakes

•      Builds strong, productive relationships

•      Develops business and personal relationships with people from other areas of the organisation

•      Actively seeks feedback

•      Appreciates and uses constructive criticism

•      Listens effectively and remains open to other’s ideas

• Contributes to teamwork across the organisation