TE Connectivity's Accounting Teams develop, implement and/or maintain one or more accounting systems: Journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Revenue Reconciliation, Cash Flows, etc. in accordance with GAAP policies and procedures. They also design operational procedures and processes that meet audit standards and improve efficiency.
**What your background should look like**:
This position will report to the R2R Process Delivery Lead and lead R2R teams in the planning, management and delivery of in scope processes including General Ledger, Treasury related processes, Financial Reporting, Intercompany Processing, Fixed Assets and any other related managerial and decision activities.
**Key responsibilities include**:
- Manage R2R teams. Ensure quality and efficiency of work produced. Hold regular meetings, coach and mentor team, recognize key employees.
- Be a Subject Matter Expert for R2R related topics
- Support migration of R2R processes from countries in scope
- Ensure all journal entries (including intercompany) are accurately posted and supported
- Manage the completion of in-scope period end close activities.
- Oversee the submission of monthly, quarterly and annual reports through HFM system required by the region
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reports generated through ERP systems including updates for changes in financial master data (e.g., chart of accounts, entity structure, accounting codes, etc.)
- Appropriately manage and escalate issues with service delivery
- Perform regular performance evaluations of staff members
- Identify and contribute to continuous improvement and change initiatives within the R2R function, ensuring that improvements are incorporated in the work routine.
- Form strong collaborative relationship with Global Process Owners.
- Ensure robust compliance environment with applicable policies, procedures and processes
- Ensure fulfillment of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level agreements (SLAs), continuously improving on performance benchmarks.
- Maintain data bases with daily executions to support the performance indicators.
- Proactively monitor and operate a robust SOX and internal control environment
- Build strong relationship with key stakeholders
- Development and Career Guidance for direct and indirect reports.
**Experience**:
- 4 years of experience in a financial shared service center supporting multiple countries / business units
- Diversified Industrial Products/Manufacturing industry experience preferred
- Prior experience in managing R2R functions in a shared services environment
- Deep understanding of end to end R2R processes and associated technology platforms
- Ability to work in culturally diverse teams with many levels of personnel
**Knowledge**:
- Undergraduate degree in Finance / Accounting
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in English
- Strong accounting background
- Excellent analytical skills. Ability to identify and resolve problems
- Well-developed management and leadership skills
**Competencies**:
- Managing and Measuring Work- Building Effective Teams- Motivating Others- Values: Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation- SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)
