Posted Position Title Controller - Middle East

Job Number	1831832
Business	GE Power & Water
Business Segment	Power & Water
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Finance
Function Segment	Controllership
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	Hungary
City	Budapest
Postal Code	1138
Relocation Expenses	No
Role Summary/Purpose	Assist regional finance & operating teams to improve/maintain controllership, accounting compliance and internal controls.
Essential Responsibilities	This position will support increasing growth for GE Water in Middle East Region and ensure strong Controllership and Compliance practices across the region. Ensure compliance of financial accounting for all regional ledgers including shared legal entities. Drive compliance with local laws & GE policies. Provide technical accounting and financial reporting advice and support. Consult with Global HQ Controllership, Corporate Audit Staff, KPMG, TAX or Global Finance Operations where appropriate. Support SOX and Internal Control Framework annual assessment and quarterly management letter preparation Ensure timely & accurate closing for all regional ledgers. Ensure business assets & General Ledger accounting activities have functional integrity & proper controls in respect of GE policies & Local GAAP. Account reconciliations ownership & review for the region Manage KPMG/GE Internal Audits & follow up on findings specifically ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in the audit process. Partner with Financial Planning & Analysis teams to drive Legal Entity profitability. Work closely with commercial and operations leaders and teams to understand financial and accounting implications of transactions and other matters as required. Ensure the highest standards of controllership, accounting & compliance for all local reporting Ensure filing of all annual statutory filings, stat to GAAP walks and stat to tax walks to be completed within GE corporate timelines
Qualifications/Requirements	C.P.A / A.C.A. or equivalent. 4 + years’ experience in general accounting, tax and/or audit Corporate audit staff or public accounting experience Fluent in English Strong knowledge of technical accounting and controllership Strong integrity Strong communication and influencing skills Analytical mindset with strong problem solving approach Ability to manage multiple priorities
Desired Characteristics	Knowledge of GE Controllership framework. Big Four experience preferred Additional European or Middle East language knowledge Experience working in multicultural and multilocational teams