EMEA Statutory Portfolio Manager

Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently, and more reliably. Eaton’s 2019 revenues were $21.4 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 92,000 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.

As the EMEA Statutory Portfolio Manager you will cover all statutory and audit activities, tax relating to statutory activities, technical accounting and governmental and other reporting. This role is part of EMEA finance transformation project and is a key enabler for delivering statutory and audit activity across the region, covering all Eaton businesses (currently 5 zones, 50 countries) and divisions. You will be responsible for delivering the statutory financial statements and audit on a portfolio of entities across several jurisdictions.

Responsibilities:

• At transition stage be responsible for reviewing current workbooks & standardizing G2S adjustments to best practice that will be set out.
• Directly manage a local support team that will prepare the standard workbooks & TR financial statements & will manage and deliver data requests.
• Be responsible for documentation of all processes, preparation of SOPs and standard policies (in alignment with EMEA Statutory Technical Manager).
• Work with support team to deliver the financial statements & audit to compliance deadlines.
• Resolve audit issues with local EY partners & raise to senior management as needed.
• Work with Eaton centralized audit teams and manage queries, ensuring pre-clearance memos are completed in a timely manner.
• Manage knowledge transfer of second location team and ensure skilled up for holiday & other cover.
• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and centralization in respect of the statutory process.
• Support projects that are focused on centralizing audit activity, entity and ledger rationalization.
• Build and maintain excellent relationship on the audit with EY and other third party auditors.
• Identify and implement technological and digital solutions where possible.

• Finance degree or related qualification.
• Professional accounting certification (ACCA, CPA, etc.) is advantage.
• Extensive experience in Statutory and Audit experience a must, experienced in managing a portfolio of legal entities.
• Strong technical accounting experience.
• Experience in managing activity within a COE structure.
• Experience working with 3rd party auditors across regions and countries.
• Multi-national and multi-cultural experience essential.
• Strong System Knowledge (Oracle/SAP).
• Strong influencing skills.
• Change management and process improvement mindset.
• Lean or Six sigma experience is an advantage.

• 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.