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What you'll do:
The Corporate Senior Accounting Specialist - French will provide support for all corporate ledger related matters. This role will have a strong focus on compliance, standardization of financial processes within the zone and will act as first level escalation for all corporate matters in the South West zone while working closely with GFSS, COE and finance teams.
- Principal responsibility for this position is to supervise all corporate ledgers in the zone developing a detailed understanding of the corporate ledgers and acting as point of contact for all matters.
- Responsible for all reporting for the countries in scope and other statutory compliance (all statistical reporting to government and banks, statutory requirements not fulfilled by other departments etc.).
- Act as first point of escalation for various matters (eInvoicing, SAFT, tax inquiries, special projects, SCM and PTP issues etc.).
- Ensure control environment. Adherence to all Eaton Policies, US GAAP, SOX and local statutory/tax compliance requirements must be maintained.
- Partner with the business and finance organization to support all stategic initiatives in the region.
- Partner with all COEs ( Statutory, Tax, Payroll teams) to help execute business strategies and build business acumen.
- Support all strategic projects within the region such as tax, restructuring, payroll, system implementations, treasury and other ad-hoc projects.
- Drive optimization through standardization, simplification and automation of financial processes within the zone, working closely with Controllership and COE teams to build out and achieve the most efficient and effective organization.
- Support business & accounting and controls processes improvements and transitions.
- Support all statutory, tax, customs and internal audits.
- Support month end closing and monthly reconciliation activities.
- Ethical standards must be maintained at all times.
Qualifications:- Degree in Accounting / Finance, Master's Degree (professional qualification such as ACCA) is preferred.
- Minimum 3+ years of relevant work experience in Accounting and Finance - knowledge in manufacturing environment is advantage.
- Exposure to Sarbanes Oxley and US GAAP and local GAAP desirable.
- ERP knowledge in SAP or Oracle is preferred, also advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
- Fluent in business English and French, Italian is also welcomed.
- Ability to operate and deliver independently, self-starter with initiative and high learning agility.
- Change management and continuous improvement mindset.
- Comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
What we offer:- Wide range of Employee Benefits: Hybrid work model, Annual bonus, Cafeteria, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Eye-glass refund, AYCM partnership, Internal reward system (E-Stars).
- Employee Wellbeing Support: Access comprehensive support programs designed to enhance your overall wellbeing.
- Family Friendly: Enjoy a family-friendly environment with policies that support work-life balance.
- Talent Management and Career Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth, with a strong focus on internal mobility, continuous learning, and peer coaching.
- Dog-Friendly: Bring your furry friend to work in our dog-friendly office.
- Dedicated Spaces: Utilize our family room, multi-prayer room, stretching room, and chill room for your comfort and convenience.
- Company Yoga Sessions: Participate in regular yoga sessions to stay fit and relaxed.
- Social Responsibility: Join a socially responsible organization committed to making a positive impact.
- Employee Appreciation Day: Celebrate with us on Employee Appreciation Day, recognizing your hard work and contributions.
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
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. #LI-IH1
