Accounting Compliance Manager

Egis Engineering is an independent multi-disciplinary consultancy providing engineering services for the built environment. We are based in the Middle East, India and deliver engineering solutions around the globe. Joining Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients across every aspect of transport, energy, and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable, and resilient world. Egis group comes with more than 50 years of experience and a team of 20,000 employees in over 120 countries around the world.

Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

Under the supervision of the Accounting Compliance Director, you play a key role in implementing, controlling, and supporting the Group's accounting policies in a transforming environment (ERP, centralized organization, M&A, IFRS standards). You are the reference point for technical accounting matters, audits, and the interface between operational teams, auditors, and external partners.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure the application of the Group's accounting policies, consistent with consolidation rules.
• Actively assist in monthly and annual closing processes
• Support the ERP transformation (Oracle), particularly on accounting structure, internal control, and flows.
• Implement robust accounting processes and controls
• Play a key role in drafting technical accounting policies and normative documents
• Provide technical accounting support for post-acquisition integration projects (M&A), especially in the analysis of opening balances.
• Work with FP&A teams to properly integrate accounting standards into forecasts and budgets
• Prepare or review deliverables for auditors (balance sheet review, checklists, etc.).
• Participate in the continuous improvement of intercompany reconciliation processes and standardization of practices.
• Participate in drafting regulatory reports.
• Be comfortable with financial systems (ERP, consolidation, and reporting tools).
• Monitor regulatory developments and support the application of new IFRS standards (IFRS 15, 16, 18...).
• Participate in the coordination and proper execution of internal and external audits and statutory closings.
• Contribute to the development of the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing binder.
• Working with Finance Shared Service team for the implementation of accounting policies and controls 

Essential:

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in an audit firm and/or in a similar role within an international company. (GCC /Shared Service Experience is preferred)
• Higher education in accounting/finance (CA/CPA)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS standards and consolidation standards.
• Previous experience in ERP projects (ideally Oracle).
• Experience with revenue recognition issues, particularly long-term contracts, is a plus.
• High level of rigor, autonomy, and attention to detail.
• Strong technical analytical skills and ability to draft accounting memoranda.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Fluent written and spoken communication in English.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a transforming / changing environment.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Oracle, Tagetik, or LucaNet is a plus.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.