EMEA Senior Statutory Accountant

Our EMEA Business Service Center (BSC) in Budapest is Eaton's largest office in the region. With a diverse team of over 700 people, representing 40+ nationalities and speaking 20+ languages, the BSC is the central hub for business services. It empowers seamless operations and drives exceptional results across our electrical, industrial, and corporate teams. We are proud to be a Disability Friendly Workplace, ensuring an inclusive environment for all our employees.

The EMEA Statutory COE (centre of expertise) covers all statutory and audit activities, tax relating to statutory activities, technical accounting and governmental and other reporting.
The COE is part of the overall EMEA finance transformation project and is a key enabler for delivering statutory and audit activity across the region. The COE covers all Eaton businesses (currently 5 zones, 50 countries) and divisions (Elec, Indust, GEIS).

As a Senior Accountant, you will support statutory reporting, compliance, audits, and regulatory filings for assigned EMEA entities. Working closely with the Portfolio Manager and key stakeholders, you will prepare financial statements, manage US GAAP to local GAAP adjustments, support audits, identify risks and improvements, and provide guidance to junior colleagues.

What you'll do:

• Prepare statutory accounts and support statutory reporting and compliance activities for assigned entities.
• Prepare and review statutory reporting workpapers, financial statements, disclosures, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and support the review of US GAAP to local GAAP adjustments and related statutory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate external audit requests, support audit execution, and facilitate timely resolution of auditor queries and comments.
• Support statutory filing activities, including filing packages, XBRL reporting, and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate completion of reporting deliverables.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and escalate risks, issues, and technical accounting matters.
• Contribute to standardization, process improvement, automation, and system enhancement initiatives.
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to junior team members and support onboarding activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and local statutory requirements.
• Maintain ethical and professional standards consistent with Eaton's values and Code of Ethics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline, professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• 3-5 years of finance, accounting, statutory reporting, and/or external audit experience within a multinational environment.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting requirements, and US GAAP to local GAAP adjustment processes.
• Knowledge in supporting statutory financial statement preparation, statutory reporting, compliance, and external audits.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting applications in a multinational environment.
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders across finance, tax, audit, and business functions.
• Excellent working knowledge of English, other EU knowledge is advantage
• Think Big: Questions inefficient or outdated ways of working and suggests practical improvements, including the effective use of systems, digital tools and standardized templates.
• Act Boldly: Shows initiative and moves routine work forward with available information while working within defined processes and the guidance of senior team members.
• Win Together: Communicates clearly and proactively, shares relevant information, and collaborates effectively with Portfolio Managers, senior colleagues, auditors and cross-functional partners.

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