Senior Accountant - Fixed Assets Specialist with German

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power - today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we're accelerating the planet's transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world's most urgent power management challenges. Eaton was founded in 1911 and has more than 92000 employees around the globe. In 2024, we generated $25 billion in sales and we served customers in more than 160 countries.

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.

What you'll do:

The Senior Accountant - Fixed Assets Specialist - German will provide support for all fixed asset related matters. This role will have a strong focus on compliance, standardization of financial processes within the zone and will act as first level escalation for all corporate matters in the zone while working closely with GFSS, COE and finance teams.

• Fixed asset activations, maintenance and disposals for all ledgers in Germany & Austria zone
• Management, maintenance, and control of assets under construction
• Execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including booking of depreciation and creation of asset schedules
• Monthly reconciliation and documentation of account contents to meet the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and local legislation
• Evaluation and analysis of profit and loss accounts for capitalizable business transactions and low-value assets
• Additional year-end closing activities within the framework of the HGB financial statements, such as capitalization of low-value asset collective items and assessment of the accounting of leased assets
• Preparation, accompaniment, and monitoring of asset inventories, as well as recording necessary bookings; summarizing the results for management
• Independent support of external and internal auditors, as well as the SOX audit team, in all audit activities related to fixed assets. Implementation of projects related to fixed assets, including expansions and restructurings of locations, changes in legislation, and software implementations, etc.
• Contact person for technical inquiries from production sites/domestic and foreign departments, ad-hoc analyses, and reporting
• Support business & accounting and controls processes improvements and transitions
• Support all statutory, tax, customs and internal audits
• Support month end closing and monthly reconciliation activities
• Ethical standards must be maintained at all times

• Degree in Accounting / Finance, Master's Degree (professional qualification such as ACCA) is preferred
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in Accounting, Finance
• Fluent German, at least on B2 level, and fluent in Business English
• Experience of finance/accounting within a multinational manufacturing environment
• Exposure to Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and US GAAP and HGB desirable
• Ability to operate and deliver independently
• Self-starter with initiative and high learning agility
• Strongly invested in life-long learning
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong technical skills with a high business acumen
• Change management and continuous improvement mindset
• Able to work as part of a team and adhere to company standard processes, practices & policies
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity

• 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