GFA COE Accountant

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets.

What you’ll do:

Responsible for performing and supporting end-to-end accounting activities, including monthly closing, reconciliations, compliance, and process improvements. Provides business partnership, functional expertise, and supports audits and financial reporting for assigned regions or entities. Drives continuous improvement and ensures adherence to internal controls and statutory requirements.

"Accounting Operations

Manage general ledger, fixed assets, payroll, accruals, amortization, and intercompany transactions.

Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Prepare account reconciliations and financial reports.

Review account reconciliations and financial reports, perform in-depth ARCS reviews with a strong focus on quality, completeness, and compliance to meet goal.

Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.

Ensure compliance with USGAAP, IFRS, Eaton policies and local statutory requirements.

Support transitions and migrations.

Prepare financial reports, tax filings, and statutory submissions.

Maintain a safe, clean working environment in compliance with Eaton safety standards.

Take initiative to solve the accounting problems and issues.

Maintain compliance with Eaton’s Code of Ethics

Process Improvement & Standardization

Support identification of automation and process improvement initiatives.

Identify automation opportunities, process improvements, and standardization using quality tools (e.g., BPI, EBE).

Drive lean culture and process improvements using EBS tools (Six Sigma, BPIs, RPA, digital tools)

Support ETE-related activities, including process understanding and knowledge transfer.

Support department activities related to process improvements and standard work.

Support ERP implementations and changes (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Identify and implement best practices.

Collaboration & Service Delivery

Partner with managers, controllers, and cross-functional teams to achieve financial objectives.

Monitor customer-facing KPIs, and ensure service delivery meets agreed standards.

Support team members, train new employees, and share knowledge.

Compliance & Internal Controls

Maintain internal controls, including SOX compliance.

Safeguard assets and ensure adherence to corporate policies.

Support internal and external audits & BSR quality review.

Awareness of and adherence to all corporate and financial policies and procedures

Building Organizational Capability

Support team capability building through knowledge sharing and mentoring."

Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in Finance/Accounting

"5+ years of accounting experience (varies by location and role).

Experience in multinational manufacturing or shared service environments preferred."

"Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

SAP or Oracle knowledge will be beneficial

Proficient in leveraging digital tools (e.g. Power Query, Power BI, Power Automate,etc..)"

"Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Adaptable to varying cultures and able to work under pressure.

High Proficiency in English; regional language.

Demonstrates a strong desire to understand more, proactively seeking information to problem solve.

Proven track record in process improvement and project management.

Willingness to take responsibility and deliver results."

At Eaton, we don’t just want to offer you a job, but a journey and experience. Our goal is to give you the space to find that sweet spot where your passion meets purpose.