ACCOUNTANT II

Job Overview

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:

Position:

 

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

 

o    Support migration of R2R processes from countries in scope. 
o    Prepare R2R related process documentation (process maps and work instructions)
o    Perform general ledger accounting including accounts reconciliations, journal entries, fixed assets processes, cash management activities, reporting and any other accounting and finance related activity under the FSC scope
o    Ensure master data maintenance for General Ledger
o    Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the R2R function, ensuring that improvements are incorporated in the work routine. 
o    Ensure robust compliance environment with applicable policies, procedures and processes
o    Execute periodically R2R reporting or upon request KPI’s measurements
o    Build strong relationship with key stakeholders 

 

Experience:

 

•    2+ years of experience in a financial shared service center supporting multiple countries / business units in General Ledger area
•    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
•    Experience with ERPs

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
•    Strong communication skills

Leadership Attributes:

 

•    Ethics and Integrity: Adheres to a set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; Practices what he/she preaches; Is widely trusted; Keeps confidences; Admits mistakes; Doesn’t misrepresent self or others for personal gain; Doesn’t shrink from personal responsibility
•    Organizational Agility: Developing the ability to maneuver effectively through complex organizational situations; Learning how to get things done both through formal channels and the informal network
•    Enterprise Leadership: Developing the ability to balance the goals of the segment/BU along with the broader interests and priorities of the enterprise; Acts in the best interest of TE, not just the segment/BU
•    Command Skills: Developing the ability to take unpopular stands if necessary; Faces adversity head on; Energized by tough challenges
•    Problem Solving: Innovative and thoughtful in solving difficult problems with effective solutions; Probes all fruitful sources for answers; Looks beyond the obvious
•    Self-Awareness & Development: Understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches; Picks up on the need to change; Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve himself/herself

Competencies