Senior Accountant

Title of Job: Senior Accountant – M2RO

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.

About MIRFA 2 RO Plant

Mirfa 2 Reverse Osmosis (M2 RO) Plant, uses RO technology to produce and supply up to 120 million imperial gallons, equivalent to 550,000 cubic metres of potable water per day to EWEC under a 30-year O&M Agreement with Mirfa 2 RO Desalination Company.

The M2 RO Water Plant is located adjacent to the existing Mirfa 1 Plant located at the Mirfa Complex five kilometers west of the town of Mirfa, about 100 kilometers southwest of the city of Abu Dhabi on the Arabian Gulf coast in UAE.

The expected date for starting commercial operations of the plant is November 2025.

The processes stages that make up the plant are : ❖ Sea water intake ❖ Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) ❖ Dual Media Pressure Filtration (DMPF) ❖ Cartridge Filtration (CF) ❖ Reverse osmosis Racks (RO); ❖ Chemical Treatment; ❖ Limestone filtration ❖ Potable water storage/network ❖ Sludge treatment ❖ Utilities or auxiliary equipment

Mirfa 2 Staff are expected to reside within the Mirfa city premises to ensure timely response to plant emergencies and callouts. Exceptions to reside in Abu Dhabi / Ruwais / Zayed City, may be considered by plant management.

JOB PURPOSE:
The Sr Accountant is responsible for managing all day-to-day Finance matters including accounting, reporting, treasury, audit, taxation, and other finance activities for the Company. The Sr Accountant assists the CFO in various Project Finance and Corporate Governance matters.

SCOPE OF THE JOB:
These responsibilities represent the minimum expectations for the role; additional duties may be assigned as needed.

During Mobilization Period and prior to plant commercial operation date (PCOD):

• Assist in company formation, initial procurement, setting up processes, ERP system implementation, and other departmental setup support as needed from time to time by CFO and PGM.

During O&M Period / post COD of plant:

• Managing all day-to-day finance matters including:
  • Processing of invoices, payments
  • Getting approval for all invoices and payments
  • Ensuring proper documentation of the transaction and archiving
  • Handling petty cash (national / foreign currency)
  • Preparing bank reconciliations
  • Credit card account settlement
  • Raising of inter-company debit notes quarterly
  • Issue Weekly Cash Position
  • Identify cash usage requirements and place deposits accordingly
  • Assist in preparing Closing schedules
  • Make accrual and other Journal entries as assigned
  • Ensure strict compliance with internal policies and procedures
  • Respect of the monthly internal calendar / deadlines
  • Assist in the preparation of other deliverables upon request
  • In charge of filing and maintaining bank activity files and all correspondence
  • Preparation of VAT returns
  • Support in Annual audit

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
These responsibilities represent the minimum expectations for the role; additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Management:

• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and environmental management procedures within assigned areas to protect employee safety and meet legislative requirements.
• Ensure complete understanding and adherence to safety procedures for both self and team, with zero tolerance for breaches.
• Maintain a consistent frequency of safety and environmental inspections and timely reporting findings.
• Promote safe working methods practices.

Governance:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, directives, and project requirements.
• Adhere to corporate policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and development of policies and procedures.

Accounting and Reporting:

• Perform day-to-day accounting of the company including sales, purchases, receipts, payments, petty cash, and other transactions strictly adhering to the Company’s policies and procedures and tax laws.
• Perform month-end accounting activities such as payrolls, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of all accounting and other related administrative records of the Company.
• Monitor expenditures, analyze budget variances and report the same to management.
• Timely and accurately prepare monthly financial reports and other accounting reports as requested by management.
• Ensuring compliance with the reporting requirements of shareholders.
• Respond to accounting inquiries by management in a timely fashion.
• Prepare yearly financial statements complying with IFRS.
• Assist in complying with the laws and regulations applicable to the Company.
• Coordinate with Mirfa 1 / MIPCO / MPower for operational synergies / processes.

Auditing and Taxation:

• Handle auditing by providing necessary information, explanations, and preparing requested documentation.
• Timely preparation and submission of VAT and other Tax filings and payments.
• Preparation of VAT refund claims and follow up for refund.

Budgeting:

• Assist in the preparation of the yearly budget and Medium-Term-Plans.
• Update the forecasting model, including monthly rolling forecast.
• Prepare cashflow projections.

Operations & Budget:

• Contribute to the Budget Planning process.
• Support the development of operational budgets.
• Evaluate supporting contracts and monitor contractor performance.

Outcome, Results and Key Performance Indicators:

• Compliance with IFRS and Shareholders’ Accounting Policies.
• Production of timely and accurate managerial reports and statements.
• Implementation and continuous improvements of management systems, policies and procedures (internal control).
• Compliance to policies and procedures, internal control and ethics.
• Business support.
• Positive attitude, working in autonomy, focus on results.

HEALTH & SAFETY:
On a day-to-day basis, the work can vary in between any of the Work Levels mentioned below:

• Work Level 1: the tasks that he/she performs as part of their daily work activities do not represent a risk for their integrity.
• Work Level 2: the tasks that he/she performs as part of their daily work activities represent a risk for their physical integrity (e.g. working in zones with high temperatures or with permanent increased noise levels).

Medical Exams before Taking the Position:
The selected candidate must undergo a medical examination, in accordance with company policy, as a prerequisite for employment.

Dimensions of Job:

• The Job Holder makes decisions within clearly defined parameters, in line with the objectives of the Section and Company objectives, under the guidance of the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and Plant General Manager (PGM) of the Company.
• Complete all other tasks, assigned time to time pertaining to procurement & reporting.
• Prepares & submit different reports on timely manner as required by the management.

Key Relationships:

• Daily communications with department heads and management team.
• Shareholders’ Finance Organization (Business Control).
• External Auditors / Internal Auditors.
• IT Service Suppliers (accounting, reporting).
• Banks - Account Manager for day-to-day operations.
• Tax Advisors and Tax Authorities.
• Accounting services provider.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good command of the English language with verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be flexible: willing to work long hours, weekends and be on call if required (periodically).
• Arabic is an advantage.
• Foundation knowledge in accounting.
• Familiar with Internal Control principles.
• Process and system oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills, good verbal and written communication.
• Good practical knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Eager to learn.
• Team player.
• Able and willing to work efficiently in a global, culturally diverse and changing environment.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance, accounting and/or controlling, in an equivalent position in an Audit Firm and/or multinational company.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Diploma in economics, accounting, finance, business administration or Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) from Association of Chartered Certified Accounts UK.
• Education certifications / credentials must be recognized / attested from UAE Embassy and relevant authorities.

Fitness:

• Medium physical, walking, standing and climbing.
• Working in general shift.

Work Environment:

• Working in office mostly.
• Working off hours / extra time when required.

Behavioral Capabilities:

• Foresight and drive to deliver continuous improvement.
• Seeks a broad range of information for analysis and decision making.
• Generates ideas and solutions to overcome problems and improve performance.
• Builds relationships with key stakeholders.
• Promotes team working with colleagues to maximize performance.
• Identifies and develops talent within the team.
• Clear and confident communicator.
• Commitment to delivering results.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to Company Policy: train and empower the locals, identify future leaders, successors etc.
• One's self & other colleague's Health and Safety in every aspect of the business.
• Lives the values of Company.
• Promotes open, honest and positive communication.
• Respects each other as well as the cultural diversity within Company.
• Maintain the high standard of Company.
• Promote and instill cooperation and leadership.
• Share information and knowledge.
• Take ownership.
• Undertakes such other duties as may be expected within reason.

Reports to: Chief Finance Officer (CFO) – M2RO
Indirect Reports: Plant General Manager (PGM) – M2RO
Division / Department: Finance
Location: Mirfa 2 RO Water Plant