Financial analyst APAR

Johnson & Johnson Global Services is currently seeking an Analyst APAR to join its Global Financial Services (GFS) organization in Bogotá, Colombia.

Johnson & Johnson Global Services is the global shared services organization supporting the businesses of Johnson & Johnson. It delivers standardized, compliant, and efficient services across regions and sectors through simplified end-to-end processes and advanced technology. Our mission is to provide world-class financial services that contribute to the company's leadership, growth, value, and reputation, while fostering a diverse, collaborative, and high-performing culture.

Position Description

The Analyst APAR role is responsible for end-to-end Accounts Receivable activities, including collections, customer account reconciliation, payment remittance follow-up, cash application, and dispute resolution. The position requires close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable portfolios under assigned responsibility.
• Negotiate and manage payment agreements with customers, ensuring healthy cash flow and profitability.
• Establish and maintain positive long-term relationships with customers.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across Finance, Commercial, Compliance, Customer Service, and Delivery teams.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation and confirmation of accounts receivable balances.
• Obtain payment remittance documentation and ensure timely payment integration in line with corporate cash application schedules.
• Identify, prevent, and escalate potential uncollectible account risks, preparing action plans as needed.
• Identify and report dispute cases and coordinate resolution with responsible teams.
• Ensure compliance with audit controls and support internal and external audit requirements.
• Monitor portfolio performance and trends against industry benchmarks.
• Support special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit & Cash Application, or AR Accounting.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of invoice-to-cash processes and financial analysis is desirable.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Mandatory knowledge of SAP (AR and FI modules) and advanced Excel.
• Desirable knowledge of Power BI and/or Tableau
  and AI-enabled productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot).
• Strong accounting and account reconciliation knowledge.
• Solid stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a shared services and LATAM environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Language Requirement

• English: Intermediate-Advanced level (required).

Role Details

• Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year).
• Work Modality: Hybrid (3 days onsite).
• Location: Bogotá, Colombia.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world's most pressing healthcare challenges.  

We know that the success of our business - and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions - depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued, and our people can reach their potential.  

At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.