What you’ll do:

• Lead the General Ledger Team to meet obligations, improve and standardize accounting processes, and build a capable team. Interact with Business Finance leaders to provide leadership on compliance, finance transactions, statutory accounting/audits, and tax accounting. Support process improvement projects and ensure compliance with corporate policies and legal requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a strong accounting team.
• Lead month-end close and daily activities.
• Partner with Africa Operations on business strategy and execution.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain compliance with Eaton financial policies, US GAAP, local regulations, internal control, and Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Manage and improve financial controls and processes.
• Perform analyses to support complex decisions.
• Provide metrics/reports for process controls and manage multiple projects.
• Act as a liaison with other functions.
• Ensure ethical standards and uniformity of financial systems.
• Supervise statutory books and audits.
• Support tax calculations and audits.
• Conduct goal setting, performance reviews, and development planning.

Qualifications:

• Professional accounting qualification required; accounting degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in financial management.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Practical knowledge of corporate income tax and indirect taxes.

Skills:

• Solid GL knowledge and proven experience
• Effective communication and people skills.