Finance and Accounting Analyst - GSF

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Job Function:

Finance

Job Sub Function:

Accounting

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for Finance and Accounting Analyst - GSF.

Purpose:

This role will be part of the Global Services Finance or Procurement. Our organization provides best-in-class, cost-effective financial & procurement services, and compliance—in a J&J way—to our Operating Companies around the world.

In GS, we encourage a boundary-less mentality, where you can develop in different areas according to your skills and abilities. We believe in nurturing your potential to the fullest and support your growth without limitations. At Global Service, we provide the support for you to achieve new accomplishments and fully develop in your professional trajectory.

You will be responsible for:

Be aligned with our Credo

1. Sustain Operational Excellence

• Responsible for completing daily operations in your area.
• Accountable for completeness, accuracy, validity, and timeline of the process responsible.
• Support account reconciliations, financial analyses, and supporting schedules.

• Maintain accounting records and documentation in accordance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
• Deep expertise, fully knowledgeable of the Worldwide Procedures and compliance requirements for respective areas
• Understand, adhere, and complete per worldwide policies and procedures.

2. Audit & Compliance Support

• Participate in internal and external audit activities by preparing supporting documentation and responding to audit requests.
• Assist with audit planning activities, schedules, communication follow-up, and tracking of audit deliverables.

3. Talent Management

• Sharing your expertise and knowledge with others.
• Demonstrating a commitment to continued learning and improvement in your role.
• Setting personal development goals and actively seeking out learning and growth opportunities.
• Networking and building relationships within the organization to expand their knowledge and visibility.

4. Be a Trusted Business Partner

• Implement global Strategy & Solutions in line with taxonomy.
• Support Process Subject Matter Experts (SME's) and Operational Key Contacts (OKC's) to ensure cross sector, cross region, and cross process alignment, ensuring good documentation is maintained and consistency of a global approach.

5. Create Game-Changing Innovation

• Generate ideas, fosters, and implements continuous improvement approach, identifying and pursuing process efficiency opportunities.
• Propose process improvements, generating ideas and implementing them.

 

Qualifications / Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree is required (accounting, finance, economy, business administration or related fields).
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience.
• Statutory accounting and financial statement preparation.

 

Skills:

• Analytical Reasoning & Problem Solving: Exhibits strong problem-solving skills, risk assessment, and data-driven decision-making to avoid costs, attention to detail and mitigate risk
• Accounting: Understands accounting principles and financial statements (profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow), ensuring accurate reporting and compliance. Provides insights to enhance financial health and reduce risks. 

• Language Skills: 
• English: Upper Intermediate. Effectively communicates ideas in written and oral forms, with a broad vocabulary and appropriate grammar. Confidence in speaking, reading, and writing to engage in business discussions and meetings. 
• Collaboration: Works with others to achieve common goals, sharing ideas and perspectives. Fosters mutual respect for knowledge, experiences, contributions, and inputs. Key behaviors include listening, understanding needs, reaching consensus, team player, co-creating, and sharing knowledge

• Proactive: Anticipates situations and seizes opportunities taking initiative in addressing them. Actively seeking efficiency and knowledge to support stakeholders. 

• Communication: effectively communicate with various levels of the organization, both locally and abroad.

• Compliance management: Ensures adherence to laws, regulations, and policies for ethical and legal conduct. Understands financial controls, participating in audits and maintains strong compliance awareness and skepticism.  

• Digital: Actively supports company's digitalization goals, focusing on process automation and reimagining work methods. Values adaptability, resilience, and challenging the status quo, along with continuous improvement through technology (excel). 

• Continuous Improvement: Identifies issues and enhances processes for efficiency, using data-driven decisions. Promotes collaboration and change management to foster innovation. 

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Accounting, Accounting Policies, Analytical Reasoning, Audit Management, Budgeting, Business Behavior, Communication, Controls Compliance, Cost Management, Detail-Oriented, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Recordkeeping, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Issue Escalation, Numerically Savvy