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:

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:

• Support migration of R2R processes from countries in scope. 
• Prepare R2R related process documentation (process maps and work instructions)
• 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
• Ensure master data maintenance for General Ledger
• Execute treasury related activities including cash and liquidity management 
• Complete in-scope period end close activities according to the established calendar.
• Prepare and post the accrual and corrective journal entries.
• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual reports required by the region
• Execute fixed assets accounting activities for the companies.
• Prepare specifications and reconciliations for the submitted financial data.
• 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.)
• 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

 
Experience:
•    2+ years of experience in a financial shared service center supporting multiple countries / business units in General Ledger area.
•    English level: 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
•    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
 

Competencies