Accountant

ENGIE is global leading energy company that develops its businesses – Power, Natural Gas, Energy Services – around a model based on responsible growth to take on the challenges of the transition to a low-carbon economy: security of supply, the rational use of resources, access to sustainable energy and climate change. The Group provides governments, communities, cities and businesses with efficient and innovative solutions based on its expertise in four key sectors: independent power development, renewable energy, liquefied natural gas and energy efficiency services.

ENGIE, regionally headquartered in Dubai, has activities in large scale power generation and water desalination, gas retail & distribution, LNG and energy services for B2B customers. Leveraging on its strong positions, the BU is developing its presence in renewable energies, in the gas value chain and in energy efficiency services.

Purpose of the Job
The shared service center (“SSC”) of the finance function is being set up to provide services including accounting, reporting, compliance, etc. to O&M companies (the “Companies”) owned by ENGIE in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The SSC may potentially expand to cover new power and water desalination projects in the future to achieve synergies.

The accountant will be primarily accountable for 1) Bookkeeping in SAP and processing payments, 2) monthly closing and reporting 3) supporting in audits and tax compliance 4) compliance with procedures of the finance function.

Reporting

• The Accountant will report to the Finance Manager.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions in SAP accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage the payment process, ensure timely payment, recording and reconciliation of vendor ledger balances.
• Bank reconciliation and coordinating with banks for resolving operational issues.
• Fixed assets management, including addition and disposal of fixed assets and recording of depreciation.
• Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end closing including the journal entry process and reconciliations, and analysis of output to produce accurate timely financial information for inclusion in the monthly reporting process.
• Summarizes financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and report to group consolidation system (SMART).
• Ensure compliance with the tax regulations, including accurate and timely filing of the various returns (annual, WHT, VAT, etc.)
• Support in external audit by analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts and providing information to auditors.
• Support in preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and medium-term business plans
• Implementation of policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation of the finance function and proposing potential areas of improvement.
• Any other ad hoc activities allocated per business requirement.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or part / full Qualified CA/ACCA.

Experience

• Minimum three 3 years’ relevant experience in accounting and Finance

Knowledge and Skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Thorough knowledge of Basic accounting procedures and principles
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external parties.
• Deadline driven and ability to plan ahead to ensure deadlines are met. 
• Knowledge of IFRS is a plus
• Experience in SAP is a plus
• Strong Microsoft office suite skills

Language

• Arabic Speaking
• Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory