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Financial Accountant

AT Eaton
Eaton

Financial Accountant

Budapest, Hungary

At Eaton we are continuously striving to make our world safer, sustainable and efficient in power management. We believe in our employees and we can achieve our goals together. We make what matters work! Join us and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that make a real impact. Find out more about Eaton in Budapest!

What you'll do:

As Financial Accountant you will be part of Eaton's Global Financial Accounting (GFA) within the Budapest Business Centre and responsible to perform the accounting activities for daily operations of the customers in the EMEA region. You will work together with the Finance Transformation and the Transitions teams. This role is instrumental in supporting the respective Plant Controller to ensure an adequate internal controls environment throughout the plant.

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Further 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.
  • 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:

  • Bachelor degree in Finance and Accounting.
  • Relevant work experience in corporate finance and accounting activities: analysis of financial data, balance sheet reconciliation and month-end closing.
  • Skilled with Microsoft Office Products including, especially in MS Excel.
  • Knowledge of ERP preferably Oracle and SAP.
  • Able to work in hybrid setup in Eaton's Budapest office.
  • Experience with USGAAP and exposure to SOX is advantage.
  • Be very solutions driven, analytical and capable of delivering results.
  • Proactively seek new opportunities to improve the productivity.
  • Able to work within a large, multi-cultural organisation with international stakeholders.
  • Professional level of English language knowledge, other EU language skills are advantage.

What we offer you:

  • 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

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.

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Client-provided location(s): Budapest, Hungary
Job ID: Eaton-45361Budapest
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)