Sr. Compliance Specialist

Job description

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 jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Finance Job Sub Function: Risk Management Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia, Manila, National Capital, Philippines Job Description: We are searching for the best talent for Senior Compliance Specialist Purpose: The Senior Compliance Specialist will have responsibility for the fulfillment of the SOX and compliance programs under the L2 Risk Management and Compliance Monitoring (RM&C) pillar of the GS Compliance organization. Activities include but not limited to supporting walk-throughs, review and alignment of SOX results, remediation, monitoring and corporate reporting. This role will be reporting to the GS Finance Compliance Senior Manager and will support the specific processes within GS Procurement. You will be responsible for: · Lead the day-to-day operations of the direct reports and perform supervisory duties including hiring, performance evaluation etc. · Assist the implementation of compliance initiatives and related activities such as, risk management and assessment programs, compliance audit annual activities, and monthly leadership related requirements. · Performs advisory and consultation related to accounting standards interpretation and implementation, adoption of new control requirements as per ICG, WWP and DTPs. · Manages and facilitates internal audit / risk-based reviews support coordination by partnering with key business stakeholders and Global Audit & Assurance team in identifying and remediating controls gaps. · Assist in the completion of SOX requirements and ensure that Corporate SOX deadlines are timely and effectively achieved. · Facilitate the completion of all standard Compliance documents requirements – RCMs, Handoff update, SOPs/DTPs and submission of required SOX templates (system inventory templates, SOX questionnaires). · Conduct all compliance due diligence for in-scope transition. · Monitor and drive Corrective Action Plan (CAP) process to ensure prior audit recommendations (GAA, PWC or other Regulatory Agency) and key control gaps per SOX testing are implemented and to ensure that other internal control gaps are closed timely and effectively. · Perform other ad-hoc responsibilities as required. Qualifications / Requirements: Education: · University/Bachelors Degree or Equivalent in Accounting or Finance. Relevant professional certification(s) strongly preferred (i.e. CPA, CMA, CIA, etc.). Experience and Skills: Required: · Requires 6 years work experience in Internal or External Audit and/or compliance function. · Possesses strong decision-making skills and demonstrates decisiveness. · Has very strong influencing and persuasion skills. Preferred: · Highly knowledgeable on financial and accounting practices, policies and standards. · Has expertise on internal controls, risk management and assessments, global shared services and business driven processes and methodologies. · Strong technical background in SOX 404 requirements such as walkthroughs, test of controls, entity level controls and etc. · Works efficiently and effectively at a minimum supervision and works well under pressure. Other Requirements: · High proficiency in English communication skills whether written or verbal. · Proficiency in basic MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) required. · Automation and innovation driver, a plus. · Willing to work on extended hours during critical deadlines if necessary. · Willing to travel (as needed). Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Agility Jumps, Communication, Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Risk, Critical Thinking, Fact-Based Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Internal Controls, Mentorship, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Regulatory Environment, Risk Assessments, Risk Measurement, Systems Thinking, Training People