Eaton is a global power management company with a significant presence in Johannesburg, South Africa. We specialize in electrical systems for power quality, distribution, and control, as well as systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment.
Our team at Eaton's Johannesburg office is composed of skilled professionals dedicated to providing top-notch power management solutions and is known for its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.
We are recruiting an Accounting Team Leader.
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.Why join us?Medical aid - 50 % of the cost, depending on the option the employee chose.Pension / provident fund 10% of basic salary, employee contribution = 7.5%.Travel allowance – Based on grade.Petrol card.Cell phone.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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