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 As a GL & Statutory Manager you will be responsible for all GL (US GAAP), Fixed Assets, Payroll and Statutory Compliance activities for all sites within the zone. Ensure that all corporate policies are being followed, ensure SOX adherence, be the primary point of contact for external & internal audits, and work closely with the wider Accounting and GFSS organizations to ensure all processes are efficient and effective. You will also manage a team of finance professionals, ensuring the team is correctly resourced and organized to deliver a timely and high-quality service to the organization, be a point person to transition and manage change initiatives and projects within their teams and across the zone. Your main responsibilities: Responsible for accuracy of all US GAAP and local GAAP accounting for the zone Meet all statutory compliance requirements, including the preparation of statutory financial statements Support tax department with tax returns process, support tax audits and deliver ad-hoc requests and projects Support ad-hoc projects related to EMEA financial accounting such as tax and restructuring initiatives, E-invoicing, SAF-T, system implementations, and GFSS initiatives Deploy, monitor, and ensure compliance to US GAAP, local GAAP, corporate policy, WHQ/EHQ guidelines on internal control, SOX, compliance and risk frameworks and other requirements. Plan, control, and coordinate to ensure current and future corporate and regulatory requirements are identified and complied with in a timely and cost-effective manner. Actively maintain the control environment and executesBalance Sheet Reviews Identify opportunities for standardization and simplification, and action them, sharing best practices with the other zones Act as first point of contact for all audits – internal, external, tax, etc.; organize resources to deliver all requirements in the most efficient & effective manner Leadership and management of the zone GL, Statutory and Payroll team; day to day people management; provide environment for enhanced personal and professional development Ensure ethical standards are maintained and provides guidance, training and education of accounting professionals as required. Qualifications Your essential skills we are looking for: Degree in finance from an accredited institution or equivalent professional degree Strong English language capability is essential, additional language skills would be advantageous. Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, PowerPoint) and Oracle or SAP ERPs Previous experience of US GAAP accounting, SOX & statutory compliance would be significant advantage Change management and process improvement skills - able to drive initiatives and projects across the zone What we offer to you: Competitive compensation and benefits package Permanent contract in a fast-growing global company Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team We make ethics and culture matter – You will enjoy working in supportive and collaborative workplace where ethics and safety are in our DNA #LI-AW1 What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. 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 pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Finance/Accounting Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa Organization: Corporate Sector Job Level: Manager 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: Yes, 10 % of the Time