Accountant I - General Accounting

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

Job Overview

This position will report to the R2R Process Delivery Supervisor and be a member of the R2R team focused on Financial Reporting, General Accounting, Treasury related processes, Intercompany Accounting, Month End Close processes, Fixed Assets. Key responsibilities include:

Job Responsibilities:

• Support migration of R2R processes from countries in scope
• Prepare R2R related process documentation (process maps and work instructions)
• Support general ledger accounting of companies including accounts reconciliations, journal entries, fixed assets processes, cash management activities, reporting and any other accounting and finance related activity under the FSC scope.
• Post the accrual and corrective journal entries.
• Complete in-scope period end close activities according to the established calendar.
• Complete specific month end close tasks
• Prepare specifications and reconciliations of the general ledger accounts.
• Support fixed assets accounting activities for the companies
• Support Intercompany accounting with debit notes postings
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual reporting required by the region
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reports generated through ERP systems 
• Assist with the annual audit process 
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the R2R function, ensuring that improvements are incorporated in the work routine. 
• Ensure robust compliance environment with applicable policies, procedures and processes
• Execute periodically R2R reporting or upon request KPI’s measurements
• Build strong relationship with key stakeholders 

What your background should look like:

Experience:

• 1+ years of relevant experience (min. 6 months of experience in a General Accounting or 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable).
• English: intermediate. 
• Diversified Industrial Products/Manufacturing industry experience preferred
• Prior experience in R2R functions in a shared services environment
• Ability to work in culturally diverse teams with many levels of personnel
• Ability to work with deadlines
• Experience with ERPs

Knowledge:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance / Accounting
• Strong written and oral communication skills 
• Proficiency in English 
• Good accounting background
• Excellent analytical skills. 
• Ability to identify and resolve problems
• Strong communication skills