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J&J Family of Companies Senior Finance Analyst - LE Accounting (Fixed Term) in Istanbul, Turkey
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 https://www.jnj.com
Job Function:
Finance
Job Sub Function:
Accounting
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Istanbul, Turkey
Job Description:
We are Legal Entity Accounting team, which is composed of experienced finance professionals, and We are in charge of accounting for direct tax, statutory accounting, statutory and legal reporting, and coordination of preparation of the local statutory financial statements with an external consultants. The team ensures compliance with the local authorities and external and internal reporting requirements.
The Senior Finance Analyst (fixed term) will collaborate with various teams across the company to record tax entries, conduct reconciliations, prepare internal and external reports, and enhance processes and efficiency. This position provides a complex overview of the assigned Legal Entities’ reporting requirements, offers exposure throughout the organization, and provides significant opportunities for professional growth in finance and accounting.
Key Responsibilities :
Calculate and record quarterly tax provisions, including annual tax true-ups.
Record deferred tax and prepare internal reporting for group purposes.
Conduct account reconciliations for all direct tax-related balance sheet accounts.
Support external statutory audits (PwC) and preparation of local statutory financial statements with a 3rd party service provider.
Communicate with external service providers and the Johnson & Johnson finance team regarding audits and statutory accounting.
Coordinate information flows between 3rd party service providers, corporate tax teams, and global services accounting teams.
Ensure consistent processes to deliver data for local statutory financial statements.
Participate in projects aimed at simplification, standardization, and automation of processes in a corporate environment.
Cooperate with Johnson & Johnson Country Tax Centers (CTC)
Collaborate with team members on business and financial system issues to maintain overall control.
Qualifications:
Education:
- University degree with a minimum of 4 years' financial experience. A fully qualified accountant or an internationally qualified accountant equivalent is an advantage.
Experience and Skills:
Previous job experience in one of the Big 4 or other audit companies is welcomed
Understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
Knowledge of processes related to statutory accounting and preparation of financial statements is an advantage
Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and/or other local GAAPs is a plus
Understanding of the audit process and ability to liaise with the auditors
Appreciation of local GAAP differences and adjustments from US GAAP
Experience and skills working with SAP and Excel.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Proven business partnering skills
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Language requirements:
Fluent English
Other languages of EMEA countries preferred but not required
Travel:
- Up to 10% to local countries