What you’ll do:

• 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 - Provident fund 10% of basic salary, employee contribution = 7.5%
  
• Travel allowance – Based on grade
  
• Petrol card
  
• Cell phone