Eaton **Casablanca** is currently looking for a **Lead Accountant** . The primary purpose is to provide timely support to the Controller in compliance with the corporate financial policies, legal requirements and GAAP. The position manages key financial aspects the **Moroccan entities** , including monthly financial reporting, financial close, account reconciliations preparation, financial analysis, financial policies and procedures. **What you’ll do:** + Lead month-end statutory closings with the finance team to ensure timely compliance; + Prepare financial statements for all Moroccan entities and support audits; + Handle local filings, including tax submissions and payment delays; + Act as the primary contact for auditors and local authorities; + Communicate account variances and aging issues to the Financial Controller, recommending resolutions; + Prepare ongoing monthly and periodic financial reports, supporting the finance team as needed; + Ensure accurate processing of transactions in accounting systems, ensuring regulatory compliance; + Respond to ad hoc financial requests and perform additional analyses as assigned; + Identify and implement best practices to improve financial processes; + Maintain internal controls for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and support audit documentation requests. **Qualifications:** + Degree in Accounting / Finance, Master's Degree (professional qualification) is preferred; + 5+ years of relevant work experience in Accounting, Finance. **Skills:** + Experience of finance/accounting within a multinational manufacturing environment; + Exposure to Sarbanes Oxley and US GAAP desirable; + Fluent in English and French is a must ; knowledge in any other language is seen a plus; + Ability to operate and deliver independently; + Strong interpersonal and communication skills; + Strong technical skills with a high business acumen; + Change management and continuous improvement mindset; + Able to work as part of a team and adhere to company standard processes, practices & policies; + Strongly invested in life-long learning; + Comfortable dealing with ambiguity; + Skilled at building organisational capability. _We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law._ \#LI-AM7