Legal Entity Accountant

Legal Entity Accountant - Italian and English Speaking

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Kenvue is currently recruiting for a Legal Entity Accountant - Italian and English Speaking.

Overview

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 ~22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact 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.

Role Details

Role Reports To: Senior Manager Legal Entity Controller

Location: Latin America, Brazil, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

Work Location: Hybrid

Based in São Paulo/SP - Brazil or Prague - Czech Republic.

What You Will Do

This position reports into a Sr. Manager Legal Entity Controller and is based in São Paulo/SP - Brazil or Prague - Czech Republic. The Legal Entity Accountant is accountable to deliver accurate and timely financial information from the point of transaction through to financial close and periodic external reporting (monthly, quarterly, and annually). This individual will support all accounting processes, through effective, efficient, and regulatory (SOX) compliant finance processes, and in accordance with US GAAP/ Local GAAP (IFRS).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and submission of all statutory books in compliance with local requirements
• Collaborate with External consultants to Ensure compliance with VAT, tax and fiscal requirements
• Statutory Compliance & Management of External Financial Audits
• Statutory Financial accounting and financial close related activities (both, specific to year end as well as ongoing activities)
• Ensuring the integrity of internal financial controls.
• Liaison with local management
• Projects and continued process improvement initiatives

Additionally, the role is instrumental in supporting the implementation and maintenance of requisite financial policies, risk control procedures, standard operating procedures, and internal control measures, under the guidance of the Legal Entity Controller.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and support the facilitation of all necessary components of the LE financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and Cash Flow statements
• Check that all entries are in line with Local GAAP and maintain the local chart of accounts
• Analyze all accounts and prepare monthly and year-end entries for statutory requirements as appropriate
• Prepare reconciliation between local and US GAAP for all entities
• Support the preparation and submission of Tax filings within the required timeframe
• Develop internal reporting packages and other necessary financial reporting documents in a timely and accurate manner
• Provide necessary support in preparing documentation and information for audit requests related to legal entities
• Prepare legal entity actuals variance analysis to track and explain fluctuations in financial numbers
• Escalate any issues or potential complications concerning complex accounting matters to the Legal Entity Controller for prompt resolution

Stakeholder Interaction

• LE Controller: The LE Accountant will closely support the LE Controller on all matters pertaining to entity financial reporting documents and other local filings, audit requests, etc.
• Representative for Finance for the legal entity
• Liaison with local management and review market issues arising which may have an impact on the financials
• Conduct regular meetings in country with local management
• Present financial information and accounts to local management with supporting information and analysis to enable them to approve and sign the financials
• Maintain and review Service Level Agreements with the local market

Qualifications Education

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required in Finance / Accounting / Business Management.
• Proficient spoken and written use of English & Italian languages

Experience and Skills Required

• Experience in Excel and other Microsoft tools; SAP experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Accounting/Business, with leadership, problem solving, process improvement, and communication
• Excellent analytical, communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage through ambiguity and complexity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a dynamic, matrix environment and recommend and implement process improvements, work independently, and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to execute and follow through on key tasks and ensure key documentation requirements are met

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the "Apply" button below.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Accounting

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