GSF LEA Finance 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 Job Function: FinanceJob Sub Function: AccountingJob Category:People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:Bangalore, Karnataka, IndiaJob Description:Global Services Finance Legal Entity Accounting (GSF LEA) at Johnson and Johnson Limited is recruiting for an Account to Report (ATR) Finance Team Lead, located in Bangalore, India.We are seeking a thorough and collaborative Senior Finance Analyst to manage our B2G (Business-to-Government) reconciliation activities, including inbound, outbound, and intercompany transactions. The candidate will bring proven experience in accounting, particularly within Legal Entity Accounting, and will partner across functions such as finance teams, business units, customer service, procurement, tax to ensure flawless, accurate, and compliant data.Responsibilities:Implement and be responsible for B2G reconciliation processes ensuring accurate filings and reporting, while meeting all corporate and regional deadlines and applying detailed understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structureCollaborate closely with cross-functional finance teams to resolve discrepancies and optimize processes ensuring compliance with internal policies, legal requirements, and statutory regulations.Support Legal Entity Accounting activities, ensuring accurate allocation, reporting, and compliance with accounting standards and statutory and federal regulations.Prepare detailed reconciliation reports, analyze variances, and communicate findings to relevant interested parties.Coordinating the data & information flows between the Johnson & Johnson local teams, Global services accounting teams and Local Authorities in relation to reporting obligationsAssist in the implementation and continuous improvement of reconciliation procedures, leveraging automation tools and best practices, while ensuring control and compliance are in placeAssist in audit preparations and respond to audit inquiries related to reconciliationTaking part in projects to participate in establishing new processes for simplification, standardization, and automation within an international environment.Ability to work independently and mentor junior team members and promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.QualificationsEducation:Finance Master / bachelor's degree, fully qualified accountant or an international qualified accountant equivalent, with a minimum of 4 years' post qualified financial experienceExperience and Skills:Required:Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting processes, US and Local GAAP, financial controls and audit requirementsExperience in tax reconciliation, tax compliance and general ledger reconciliationsProficiency in data analysis, financial data validation, and variance investigationHand-on experience with SAP (S/4 Hana and other modules)Advanced MS Office knowledge (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc)Experience in automation tool creation (eg. Power BI, Power Automate, Alteryx or similar)Ability to interpret and reconcile large data sets from multiple sourcesStrong verbal and written communication skills and time managementAbility to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced working environmentLeadership Skills:Results & Performance Driven:Takes personal responsibility for delivering resultsEagerly accepts stretch goalsSense of Urgency:Quickly assimilates and digests informationDemonstrates a clear bias for action on prioritiesIntellectual Curiosity:Works to keep updated on the industry trendsSeeks opportunities to learn and grow professionallyOrganization & Talent Development:Shows an appreciation for the talent and potential in othersAccepts responsibility for and fails fastCollaboration & Teaming:Builds strong, productive relationshipsDevelops business and personal relationships with people from other areas of the organizationActively seeks feedbackListens effectively and remains open to other's ideasContributes to teamwork across the organizationOther:Language: English and/or other languages highly preferred (e.g. German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Korean) but not required.Candidates may be asked to work shifts to align with global assignments in LATAM / EMEA / ASPACFor more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative 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, Analytical Reasoning, Audit Management, Budgeting, Compliance Management, Cost Management, Detail-Oriented, Developing Others, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Numerically Savvy, Process Oriented, Relationship Building