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• Key objective of this role is to coordinate all accounting and reporting processes in Synthes UAE to ensure accurate financial records and analysis timely and in line with the compliance requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities Accounting:

• Coordinate month-end close activities to ensure accounting records are up-to-date based on standard accounting practices.

• Maintain the revenue closing and reporting activities on a monthly basis.

• Review & approve financial transactions for accuracy, liaising with other GS teams (incl. Payroll, Intercompany, Treasury) to raise and resolve concerns on a timely manner, maintaining reconciliations for critical accounts.

• Supervise the accounts payable process, including identifying potential risks of non-payment and leading the banking process in this respect.

• Maintain controls, updating policies and procedures as per compliance requirements.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare management reports and communicate it with the commercial organization.

• Perform financial analysis for BVAs and quarterly reviews and submissions.

• Review & approve Corporate financial submissions.

• Support in budgeting cycles and forecasting, including projecting cashflow requirements for monthly netting.

• Continuously identify areas for improvement in processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

Qualifications - External

• • Minimum Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or related area
  • Minimum 4 years of work experience in Finance / Accounting
  • Highly skilled in MS Excel; ability to work with large datasets quickly and efficiently
  • Sense of urgency and ability to work under time pressure while keeping high level of quality
  • Strong communication skills; ability to summarize and articulate complex concepts in simple ways
  • Ability to work in a highly complex, dynamic environment
  • Working knowledge of SAP are an advantage
  • Fluency in English (written and oral)

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo. We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we in UAE are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feel that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means You Belong!