Would you like to make a difference to the environment? Do you want to work for a global and ethical company? Join us and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that make a real impact. We make what matters work. To find out more about us check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E Financial Accountant is a key role within the Global Financial Services and Systems (GFSS) Function within the Budapest Business Centre. The individual in the role will be responsible and accountable to perform the accounting activities for daily operations of the customers in the EMEA region. The incumbent will be part of the team that would work together with the Finance Transformation and the Transitions teams. The Financial Accountant should understand the process workflows well and be able to decipher the process interconnect and impacts. This role is instrumental in supporting the respective Plant Controller to ensure an adequate internal controls environment throughout the plant. This includes the effective deployment of a comprehensive account reconciliation and balance sheet review process. This position also has responsibility for ensuring financial accounting activities at the location are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, Eaton Corporate policies and practice. Your Main Responsibilities Process Centric: with thorough understanding of the financial processes (RTR, OTC & PTP) with due focus on RTR in managing end to end accounting. Responsibilities include ensuring an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close. Demonstrate efficiency, agility and ensure a high level of accuracy. Provide business partnership to all areas of plant with regard to functional expertise and cross-functional support, providing guidance and education as needed to plant personnel to achieve financial objectives. Control & Compliance: Responsible for the implementation and deployment of actions to ensure an adequate environment of internal control. Provide compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and all applicable statutory requirements as they apply to their areas of responsibility. Active leadership required to ensure compliance is maintained for all financial activities, as well as the safeguarding of plant assets in compliance with corporate policies and procedures. Quality culture: Drive and leverage various systems and tools to automate processes and drive process improvements. Must use quality tools like BPI, EBE, etc. Process Standardization: Regular review of existing controls and Governance of the standard processes and ensuring alignment to globally defined SSC processes Collaboration: Collaborates with the other stakeholders to support overall goals and objectives. Work closely with the Finance Manager in achieving the required goals and timelines. Proactively manage issues through understanding of the overall processes and interconnect. Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate a practical approach to continuous improvement of the processes. Qualifications Your essential skills we are looking for: Financial degree or equivalent Relevant working experience in AP or AR or OTC or GL reconciliations & bookings Strong level of English, written and verbally, additional European languages are beneficial, preferably Italian or Polish Experience with Microsoft Office Products, preferably MS Access, MS Excel and Visual Basic. Working knowledge of ERP, preferably SAP Familiarity with local statutory reporting requirements and taxation Strong Analytical, Planning and Organizational Skills Good interpersonal relationship skills, excellent focus on customer service and influencing ability Knowledge of US GAAP preferable SOX experience / exposure preferable Experience in a similar industry will be advantageous, as will international exposure What We Offer To You Competitive compensation and benefits package (annual bonus, cafeteria, health insurance and many more) Permanent contract in a fast-growing global company Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team Flexible working solutions are implemented across different EMEA locations We make ethics and culture matter – You will enjoy working in supportive and collaborative workplace where ethics and safety are in our DNA We make your perspectives matter - Different points of view are what drive innovation and collaboration, and at Eaton, innovation begins with top-to-bottom diversity. Our senior leadership is made up of individuals from diverse groups to help create an environment where employees feel represented and heard at every level. We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible 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 make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen We make your voice matter - we value safety and trust. This is a place where you can speak up and be heard. There’s room here for everyone because we believe that every person matters. #LI-IH1 Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status. Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above. Job: Finance/Accounting Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa Organization: Corporate Sector Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: No