Finance Operations Lead, GCC Pakistan
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 (“raison d’être”), 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
Take responsibility in supporting and managing the end to end finance operations activity in, but not limited to, accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll and utilities, treasury, budgeting, cash forecasting, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, capital assets reconciliations, payment runs, fixed asset activity, execution of financing strategy activity, management of bank guarantees, and similar activity. This is primarily for the UAE and KSA Engie Solutions business and support other corporate vehicles within the GCC Pakistan perimeter.
As Engie undergoes a transformation, this role is also expected to 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.
Reporting line
The Finance Operations Lead will report to the Accounting Manager - GCC & Pak.
Key Accountabilities
- Oversee accounting daily operations for centralized services: billing, accounts payable, general ledger, project accounting primarily for Engie Solutions business and support hub operations
- Take responsibility for the end to end finance operations activity in, but not limited to, accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll and utilities, treasury, budgeting, cash forecasting, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, capital assets reconciliations, payment runs, fixed asset activity, execution of financing strategy activity, management of bank guarantees, and similar activity. This is primarily for the UAE and KSA Engie Solutions business and support other corporate vehicles within the GCC Pakistan perimeter.
- 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].
- Monitoring of cash flow projections for the above entities with the Treasurer.
- Prepare and coordinate with auditors for the statutory financial statements and tax returns of entities within scope as per local regulations.
- Manage tax advisors and oversee periodic tax filings: indirect taxes, transfer pricing, corporate income tax returns
- 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.
- Provide recommendations to enhance Hub internal control environment
- Responsible for the validation of the monthly closing files for companies within the scope.
- Structured preparation for GCC Pakistan Accounting transformation to Engie’s One ERP project.
- Monitor and analyse accounting data to identify pain points, set up and monitor accounting KPIs
- Regularly produce financial reports or statements as needed by the business and Engie HQ
- Recruit and hire new employees as the business evolves, including training new employees
- Plan strategies to meet financial accounting objectives, work with multiple disciplines and functions to achive the objectives
- Manage internal and external stakeholders expectations
Dimensions of job
Staff: This position has staffing responsibilities.
Key relationships
Reports to the Head of Accounting.
Key relationships are as follows:
Internal
• Wider Finance Team, cross functional Engie teams (Legal, HR, Business Development)
• Employees, business partners, business advisors
• Accountants of other AMEA, Paris HQ and other Engie entities.
External
• Suppliers, customers
• Internal auditors, external auditors, tax advisors.
Qualifications
• Bachelor or Master in Accounting; University Degree in Finance and Accounting
Accounting/Finance degree certification
Experience
• 5 to 10 years in Audit Firm and/or multinational company.
Knowledge and Skills
• Strong Accounting background [working in SAP environment is a plus].
• IFRS knowledge.
• Familiar with Internal Control principles.
• Able to deal with multi-currency accounting environment.
• Detailed and system oriented.
• Strong technical skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Team player.
• Willing to learn.
• Good understanding of the contractual framework.
• Ability to work within a team of members from varying cultural backgrounds as well as with counterparts of varying cultural backgrounds.
Location/travel
• Based in Dubai / Minimal travel expected.
Field: Accounting
Job Level: Management skill expected
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Primary Location: UAE, Dubai HQ