Accounting and Controls Analyst

Eaton's Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Accounting and Controls Analyst.

What you'll do:

Job summary

Eaton's Corporate Sector division is currently seeking an Accounting and Controls Analyst.

This position is an Analyst role on the Regional Controller team. An Accounting and Controls Analyst is a professional who plays a crucial role in a company's financial management and internal control processes.

Their primary responsibilities involve ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and implementing effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.

Job responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Support preparation of financial statements, following generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) adherence, local statutory/tax compliance, and other relevant accounting standards.

• Internal Controls: Implement and monitor control procedures to minimize the risk of errors, fraud, and financial misstatements. This might involve regularly reviewing and improving internal processes, ensuring proper segregation of duties, and participating in periodic internal audits.

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable accounting regulations and reporting requirements. Keep abreast of changes in accounting standards and help the company adapt to new requirements.

• Finance Operations: Support Site Finance Leader actions including all closing and accounting activities.

• Data Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends, patterns, and potential issues. This analysis can provide valuable insights into the company's financial health and help management make informed decisions.

• Partnership: Work with and communicate financial information effectively between operations and global support centers. Partner with operations to drive actions discovered through data analysis.

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency. Suggest and implement improvements to reporting methods, financial systems, and automation tools.

• Participate in MESH trainings and comply with policies and procedures at his/her site.

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Qualifications:

Education level required
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

Years and area of experience required
• 2-3 years varied accounting/finance experience.

Language
Advanced English.

Technical knowledge
Strong analytical skills and knowledge of accounting principles and regulations. SAP/ORACLE experience. Advanced Excel proficiency.

Skills:

Soft skills
• Well-versed in business ethics and internal control best practices.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Detail-oriented with effective organization and time management skills.
• Highly motivated, highly analytical and self-starter.

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.

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.