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EMEA Statutory Senior Accountant

AT Eaton
Eaton

EMEA Statutory Senior Accountant

Budapest, Hungary

At Eaton we are continuously striving to make our world safer, sustainable and efficient in power management. We believe in our employees and we can achieve our goals together. We make what matters work! Join us and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that make a real impact. To find out more about us check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E

What you'll do:

The EMEA Statutory and Tax Centre of Expertise (COE) covers all statutory and audit activities, tax relating to statutory activities, technical accounting and other statutory reporting. It was set up in June 2023.The COE covers all EMEA businesses (currently 5 zones, 50 countries). Check out the vibes of our Budapest office: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsFtTQ0RbGY

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The role of the EMEA Statutory Senior Accountant is to support the EMEA Statutory Portfolio Manager on their portfolio of entities to deliver statutory and audit. The role interacts with many stakeholders including corporate technical accounting, tax, zone controllers, business leaders, and EY and other third party auditors. In this role you will support the EMEA Statutory Portfolio Manager on their portfolio of entities to deliver statutory and audit, also:

  • Prepare workbooks & GAAP to Stat directed by EMEA statutory portfolio manager
  • Create the Thomson Reuters (TR) templates and manage the annual creation of financial statements using TR
  • Support the data gathering for US and Statutory audit of a portfolio of entities
  • Create standardized tax packs and provide support and response to tax queries
  • Support process improvement & other projects as requested
  • Support audit centralization initiatives & rationalization projects
  • Preparation of SOP & process documentation and ensuring it remains updated
  • Maintain strong relationship with EY and other third party auditors

Qualifications:

  • University degree in Finance & Accounting
  • Relevant working experience in Statutory and Audit area
  • Excellent English language skill (other European languages are helpful) with strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong system knowledge (Oracle/SAP)
  • Professional (or being part qualified) accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, etc.) is advantage
  • Knowledgeable managing a portfolio of legal entities in multinational company is preferred
  • Experience working with 3rd party auditors across regions and countries is preferred
  • Change management and process improvement mindset
  • Proactive and enthusiastic personality with strong influencing skill

What we can offer you:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package (annual bonus, cafeteria, medical insurance and lots of partner discounts!)
  • Permanent contract in a fast-growing global company
  • Supporting employees achieving professional accounting certification (ACCA)
  • Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
  • Flexible working solutions (working hours & home office eligibility)
  • We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible and we make your growth matter
  • We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
  • We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

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Client-provided location(s): Budapest, Hungary
Job ID: Eaton-32770Budapest
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)