Record to Report Manager

About ENGIE

ENGIE group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Together with our 96,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions. Inspired by our purpose (\xe2\x80\x9craison d\'\xc3\xaatre\xe2\x80\x9d), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers.

ENGIE\'s Business Unit for the Asia Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is headquartered in Dubai. The region has activities in large scale power generation, water desalination, district cooling, energy solutions and renewables including green hydrogen, wind and solar. We act throughout the value chain: strategy, design, engineering, energy-efficient asset construction, digital platforms, operations management, financing syndication and outcome assurance. And, by using globally leading technologies, we create innovative energy and smart solutions that help to make the world a better place.

Purpose of the Job

The Record to Report Manager will manage the statutory and group financial statement reporting, including hands on preparation of financial statements, reconciliations to support period end reporting, and tax returns. He/She will also be expected to perform a senior role in reviewing the details of finance transactions processed for Engie\'s corporate entities. The role includes identifying and managing the needs of cross functional teams within Engie where Accounting interfaces.

As Engie undergoes a transformation, this role will also serve as a deputy to the Head of Accounting for the automation streamlining of internal and corporate reporting processes in Accounting and its satellite applications. He/She will be working with the Accounting and cross functional teams in the transformation of Purchase to Pay, Order to Cash, Fixed Assets, Project and General Ledger Accounting, period end Closing Procedures. This is a key role in preparing for Engie\'s roll out of One ERP system for Finance.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for the preparation and follow-up of Hub entity and other corporate entity budgets, with relevant reports to respective HODs on a timely manner in collaboration with the Chief Accountant.
• Monitoring of cash flow projections for the above entities with the Treasurer.
• Review and analysis of the monthly financial statements, group reporting into Engie\'s Smart application, and other Engie\'s reporting requirements [MTP, G&A reports etc].
• Prepare and coordinate with auditors for the statutory financial statements of entities within scope as per local regulations.
• Consult, prepare and manage the filing of tax returns on a timely basis.
• Structured preparation for GCC Pakistan Accounting transformation to Engie\'s One ERP project.
• Ensure compliance and respect the Engie\'s standards, internal policies and procedures including IFRS and internal controls.
• Updates on IFRS and relevant impact on HQ accounting.
• Involved in Engie\'s internal control deployment and improvement.
• Responsible for the validation of the monthly closing files for companies within the scope.
• Prepare any other deliverable upon request.
• Involved in implementing improvements in accounting and reporting processes.
• Assist the Head of Accounting in implementing action plans in relation with internal audits, internal control and/or other projects.

Dimensions of job

Reporting to: Head of Accounting

Staff: This position has no staffing responsibilities.

Key relationships

Key relationships are as follows:

Internal

Accounting teams within Engie

Group Finance team

Business development teams

Business control

Internal control

External

Suppliers, customers, business partners

External and tax auditors

Consultants

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance with experience in multinational Finance groups

Experience

• 5 to 10 years in Accounting of a multinational company.
• Audit / Big 4 experience is a plus

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge in IFRS, accounting and consolidation.
• Previous working experience in the GCC (UAE) region.
• Experience in transforming Finance processes and recurrent transaction automation is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Process and systems oriented.
• Strong soft skills (communication, inter-personal\xe2\x80\xa6).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good managerial skills.
• Team player.
• Familiar with Internal Control principles.
• Good understanding of the contractual framework of the entities under responsibility.
• Strong and excellent communication skill in English, French is a plus

Location/travel

• Expo City Dubai, limited travel may be required

Field: Accounting

Job Level: Manager

Employee Status: Permanent

Schedule: Full Time

Primary Location: Expo City Dubai HQ

Business Unit: T&G

Division: T&G AMEA - GCC & Pak - UAE

Legal Entity: INTERNATIONAL POWER S.A., DUBAI BRANCH

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full - Time

Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience

Education Level: Bachelor\'s Degree

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