Senior Accounts Receivable with French

Johnson & Johnson was founded at the end of the 19th century by three Johnson brothers. Originally a family business with fourteen employees, established in 1886 and located in a building of an ex-wallpaper factory in New Jersey, the company had a clear vision to improve medical care on all levels, a vision that drives Johnson & Johnson forward even today, over hundred and thirty years later.
Since then, the company that started with the production of surgical sutures and sterile gauzes has become the healthcare industry leader. Every day, Johnson & Johnson products affect the lives of more than one billion people around the world. The company brings the results of the latest scientific research to the patients and customers to improve their lives, one person at a time. All Johnson & Johnson employees globally are united in a common mission: To help people everywhere live longer, healthier, happier lives.

Global Services EMEA is the Johnson & Johnson Shared Service Center in Europe, delivering compliant financial services to J&J affiliates across the EMEA region. Global Services EMEA is recruiting for a Finance Analyst Legal Entity Accounting, located in Prague 

The Position of Finance Analyst LE Accounting is responsible for the accurate and complete reporting of data required for LE based reporting to CTC and coordination of Statutory Audits for all companies in GS EMEA scope.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities YOU will have:

• Cash Collection for assigned region according to defined procedures, finance principles and respective legislation

• Making outbound calls and responding to inbound calls promptly according to processes

• Order release within scope of authority

• Respond to specific questions from local organizations, customer service, audit, finance reconciliation and invoice processing groups and clarify situations when necessary

• Identify doubtful debt and take corrective actions when necessary

• Identify growth trends and  propose potential uplifts

• Proactively suggest ideas to automate processes and improve execution of tasks

• Meet dashboard metrics related to I2C

• Perform all accounts receivable procedures as required, in a timely manner

• Active involvement in identifying potential business improvements

• Update of  work instructions

• Work with credit reports and monitoring from credit agencies

• Performing periodical credit limit reviews with limited amount of supervision

• Analyze I2C process issues and process change requests and make recommendations as part of the regional process governance 

• Applying unidentified and unapplied cash receipts to the correct invoice(s)according to the defined procedures , finance principles and legislation

• Building and maintaining relationships with customers concerning past due invoices, payment trends, resolution of disputed invoices and other matters relating to receivables. The objective is to keep DSO as low as possible

• Follow up on identified issues

• Timely and accurate routine reporting

• Training of new joiners to the team

• Reporting  & Monitoring (ADRs, Balance Sheet Items) 

• Provide support during SOX testing and for compliance related matters

• This is what awaits YOU at J&J:

  • An opportunity to be part of a global market leader.

  • A dynamic and inspiring working environment.

  • Many opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.

  • An opportunity to participate in employee engagement activities on a voluntary basis based on individual preference

  • Possibilities for further personal as well as professional development.

           Many employees benefits:

  • 5 weeks of vacation, home office, flexible working hours, sick days

  • Meal vouchers, Cafeteria, referral award, life and accident insurance, MultiSport card

  • Contribution for: Prague public transportation, language study, illness leave, pension contribution,

  • Refreshment in the workplace, company gym, free sports activities, corporate events 

    Employee benefits are regulated by an internal policy that contains full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits.

    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 Johnson & Johnson are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”!

 We would love to hear from YOU, if you have:

• Strong  and effective written and oral communication skills combined with customer service orientation 

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar job in finance / accounting / customer service environment

• Independent worker, requiring only occasionally supervision

• Ability to solve difficult situations using own judgment and sense of initiative

• Eye for detail

• Strong analytical and communication skills

• Proficient in the respective cluster language/s (written and oral) & good level of English (written and oral)