Description
Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
Finance Operations Financial Reporting and Close Coordination Team Lead
Job Description:
Kenvue is recruiting for a Financial Reporting and Close Coordination Team Lead for its Finance Operations team. As a member of our Finance Operations team, you will have exclusive access to a network of financial professionals worldwide. This network will help you build on your current skills and explore opportunities to grow your career at Kenvue.
Within Kenvue’s Finance Operations team, we value ideas for innovation and improvement and are committed to diversity and inclusion. Together we will reimagine business processes to become more effective, more efficient, and improve customer experience.
This role is part of Finance Operations with the successful candidate being a valuable contributor to the team. The Team Lead is responsible for supporting Kenvue’s Finance Operations processes in compliance with company policy and applicable regulatory requirements.
Who We Are At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up with 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.
What You Will Do
Key Responsibilities
Process responsibilities:
· Support the timely closing & execution of financial periods as per closing calendar and in accordance with SLA commitments, fully observing Compliance, Internal Audit & SOX requirements
o Accountable for completeness, accuracy and validity of the actuals reported within process/entity scope
o Deep expertise, fully knowledgeable of the worldwide procedures and compliance requirements for respective areas
o Regular focus on Balance Sheet reconciliations to minimize open items
· Understand, adhere, and execute per worldwide policies and procedures. Identify compliance risks and recommend solutions
· Recruit, onboard and training of new joiners
· Liase with senior finance leadership across Tax, Treasury, Business Unit Finance, Internal Audit and other Kenvue finance teams
· Champion & influence strategy & solutions demonstrating strong business acumen
· Generate ideas, fosters, and implements continuous improvement mindset, identifying and pursuing process efficiency opportunities
· Influence and execute process improvements, generating ideas and implementing in line with global standards
· Remain updated with industry trends, changes in accounting rules, and latest technologies
Compliance:
· Adhere to comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations
· Assist the team with any audit requests raised from the Legal Entity Controllership team
· Ensure strong internal controls are in place, in order to achieve “adequate” internal and external audit ratings
Travel:
· Up to 5% international trave
Qualifications
What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s level degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or related field
· At least 4-6 years of professional experience is required
· Learning agility and adaptability to different business requirements.
· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels
· Be open to new ideas, rapid change and embracing new technologies
· Strong analytical skills
· Solid US GAAP accounting knowledge
· Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, other language skills desirable
Desired Qualifications
· CPA, CMA, MBA and/or other financial certifications is preferred
· Experience in a Shared Service Centre of a multinational corporation or BPO
· Experience in a Global Accounting for a large multi-state company
· Ability to handle ambiguity and fluid situations, demonstrating a pragmatic approach
· Successfully manage multiple priorities, be very organized and work efficiently to tight deadlines
· Digital/ intelligent automation capabilities
· Proficient in ERP systems (SAP and Blackline preferred) and MS Office in particular Excel
· Candidates may be asked to work shifts to align with global assignments in Americas / EMEA / Asia
· Lead/Participate in other Regional/Global/Cross functional duties as assigned
What’s In It For You
· Competitive Benefit Package
· Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Flexible Ways of Working & More!
· Learning & Development Opportunities
· Employee Resource Groups
Kenvue is proud to be an 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.
