General Accounting Lead

About UsEgis 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.About The RoleThe GA Lead will manage the General Accountants team in Bangalore and will be responsible for processing clear reconciliations and a group of reports on behalf of multiple entities around the group in multiple regions. This is an integral role and requires accurate execution, and a strong attention to detail and a good understanding of the figures.Key Responsibilities Will IncludeManage a team of 6-8 members to address all performance issuesPerform reconciliations and resolve discrepanciesDevelop, produce, and review various business reportsSupport the month-end closingParticipate in process improvement activitiesReview Inter-company reconciliations and work with GSSC to generate missing postingsTake ownership of various balance sheet reconciliations and working capital managementLiaise with internal stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of financial postings and appropriate reflection of business activity.Act as a key finance business partner to regional controllership and finance leadership teams, providing insight and challenge on P&L performance.Support the month-end close process, ensuring all journals, accruals, and reconciliations are completed within agreed timelines.Automation of routine finance processes, identifying opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.Contribute to wider finance transformation projects as required by the business.EssentialQualified Chartered Accountant/CPA/ACCAExperience of working in Global Finance Shared ServiceManagement experienceAttention to detailStrong excel and data handling skillsFamiliar with Oracle ERP systemGood communication and stakeholder engagement skillsExperience of working to deadlinesAbility to challenge the numbers and explain variancesWhat do we need from youMust be a - CA Qualified/CPA/ACCAYears of Experience- 7-11 YearsDesirable: French language skills if possibleWhat's in it for you?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.