Legal Entity Accounting Junior Analyst

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Legal Entity Accounting Junior Analyst

The Legal Entity Accounting Junior Analyst is principally centered around aiding and executing the financial close process for their respective legal entities. The accountabilities of this position include overseeing the day-to-day transactional activities related to the financial close process. Moreover, this role acts as a critical support system to the Legal Entity (LE) Controller with an emphasis on communication with the broader finance team regarding necessary close items.

This position reports into the Legal Entity Controller and is based in Prague, Czech Republic.

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 by 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.

What You Will Do

The Legal Entity Accounting Junior Analyst is responsible for ensuring that audits are on track by preparing necessary documentation for auditors, coordinating with various teams to address audit queries and any other action that may be required. 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, which includes items such as the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement, and Cash Flow Statement.

• Support the preparation and submission of Tax filings in adherence to 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 any audit requests related to legal entities.

• Work in unison with the Account-to-Report (A2R) teams to ensure thorough completion of both sub-ledger and general ledger closures.

• Responsible for the preparation of legal entity actuals variance analysis to track and explain any fluctuation in financial numbers.

• Support the preparation of any tax-related calculations.

• Take charge of completing any remaining or stranded transactional activities that relate to the legal entities, ensuring no tasks are left unattended.

• Escalate any issues or potential complications concerning complex accounting matters to the attention of the Legal Entity Controller for prompt and effective resolution.

Stakeholder Interaction:

• LE Controller:

o The LE Accounting Junior Analyst will closely support the LE Controller on all matters pertaining to entity financial reporting documents and other local filings, audit requests, etc.

• Finance Operations teams:

o LE Accounting Junior Analyst will support the Finance Operations sub-teams with transactional financial close related activities and resolving any audit related matters.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required in Finance / Accounting / Business Management.

• Proficient spoken and written use of the English language.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Accounting/Business, leadership, problem solving, process improvement, and communication.

• Excellent analytical, communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to work in a dynamic, matrix style environment and be able to recommend and implement process improvements, work independently, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to execute and follow through on key tasks and ensure key documentation requirements are met.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in Excel, and other Microsoft tools, experience in SAP preferred.

What’s In It For You

Employee Benefits:

• 5 weeks of vacation and 3 sick days

• Hybrid model of working / home office

• Pension Insurance

• Meal vouchers, Pluxee benefit cafeteria, Company products with discount

• Language courses contribution

• Referral award

• Public transportation allowance

• Bonus based on company policy

Office Facilities:

• Nice area with restaurants with metro station 300 m from office

• Modern office with coffee and fruits, focus rooms.

Health and Wellness Benefits:

• On-site gym and massages

• Global wellbeing reimbursement, Long term illness contribution, Accident, Life, and disability insurance

• Multisport card

• Parental leave and early returning parents program.

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.