Competency requirementsDemonstrate accountability and theability to deliver resultsDemonstrate balanced decision-makingAppropriate time management and prioritizationskillsStrong communicationandpresentation skills including the ability to understand the details as well asthe big-pictureManage conflicts in an open and constructive mannerProficiency in technical accounting and audit related areasDemonstrate and inspire the behaviorsthat reinforce Our CredoExperience and Qualification
A minimum of a BA/BS degree inFinance/Accounting or other business discipline
A minimum of 3 years professionalworking experience in Accounting Finance and/or Auditing is required.
Sarbanes Oxley experience ispreferred. CIA CPA CMA CFA or CISA ispreferred.
Candidate must possess excellentanalytical technical (e.g. Accounting MS Excel) conceptual communicationand interpersonal skills.
Individual must work well in adynamic changing environment and be able to work independently and handlemultiple tasks simultaneously.
The ability to effectively take onleadership roles in various functions is required.
Ability to travel (domestic andinternational) up to 25%
Fluency in English and Japanese
Have good sense of working globally
Excellent team worker
Experiencein SAP system is preferred
General SummaryBased in Tokyo JapanPrimarily responsible for financialcompliance activities and proactively involved in a variety of internalcontrols / accounting initiativesProvide financial compliance supportto management and business partners across all business sectorsReporting RelationshipReportdirectly to the local finance compliance managerDuties & responsibilitiesAdvise &ConsultProvide local management with guidanceand support on ensuring the control is designed per policy and placedappropriately.Specificresponsibilities may include partnering with stakeholders to plan andimplement necessary actions to fulfill J&J SOX requirements gainingunderstanding of business and processes and assessing effectiveness of internalcontrols over financial reporting based on the J&J authoritative guidance(e.g. Internal Control Handbook).Audit SupportPerform ongoing risk-based compliancemonitoring activities to identify risks and issues and to develop correctiveaction plans with local management.Coordinate external and internalaudits. Specific responsibilities may include communicating with external andinternal auditors as the primary contact coordinating the audits among the auditorscompany management and process owners assisting management in fulfillingrequests from auditors and discussing audit findings and corrective actionplans.Testing /MonitoringPerform testing of SOX 404 activitieswithin GS that have not transitioned to CIA.Specific responsibilities may includeensuring that all SOX 404 documentation & testing is performed inaccordance with the published SOX 404 deadlines and standardized processesperforming on-going updates & maintenance of SOX information in the MetricStream system completing walkthroughs of critical areas to identify potentialcontrol weaknesses and efficiency opportunities communicating potentialcontrol gaps / testing failures and guidance with business stakeholderscoordinating the Annual SOX 404 Certification process as well as identifying& implementing process improvements where possible.CorrectiveAction / OversightSupport local management to identifyroot cause analysis provide guidance on remediation design andmonitors/reports on the remediation progress.Specificresponsibilities may include ensuring that corrective actions are being implementedas planned and participating in and providing advisory services to the adoptionof various local and global accounting and process-improvement initiatives.Due DiligenceReviewConduct assigned due diligencereviews at Johnson & Johnson affiliates. Specific responsibilities mayinclude the due diligence planning completing the review proceduresdocumenting assigned testing results writing recommendations presentingfindings to management etc.ProjectsParticipate in and/or lead variousproject teams to assist with the GS Compliance Goals and Objectives. Specificresponsibilities may include updating relevant documents assisting technicalresearch studies development of internal control education materials andfacilitating formal training sessions for business partners / stakeholders. Required Experience:
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