Corporate Accounting Controller

Req ID:465717 

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

The mission of the Corporate Accounting Controller is (i) to define, implement and manage the Project accounting policies for the Group, (ii) to support and manage the Group's accounting network / teams at Cluster/ Country level, and (iii) to be part of the production of (a) Group Consolidated Financial Statements under IFRS and (b) local statutory accounts to be issued by the local legal entities of the Group.

Key Responsibilities

1) Support the business to deliver performance:
    Support to business (Management Control, Region, support functions…) on various key topics (tenders, orders booking and contract combination/ segmentation, R&D & LT assets capitalization and impairment, operating vs. Non-Operating, Restructuring and/or rationalization, Forex, B/S classification, Inventories vs. Projects costs…)
    Support specific M&A projects when project accounting topics are at stake (i.e. PPA exercises)
    Manage the Accounting Flying Team in charge to support the local accounting teams on all accounting topics

2) Lead Statutory Compliances for all legal entities under control

- Interface and lead Statutory Audit and other compliance/ regulatory actions.

- Lead internal Balance Sheet reconciliation and other accounting related drives.

3) Be guardian of the rules
    Be a guardian of the rules for Group accounting policies by ensuring proper compliance with the Alstom reporting and accounting principles, IFRS and tax regulations
o    Responsible for the deployment of new accounting standards in Alstom linked to Project Accounting (i.e. IFRS15, IFRS9)
o    Insure the update of the RAM on Project Accounting policies (managed by the Head of Accounting Standards)
o    Duly apply external rules, improve Alstom policies when necessary
    Implement and manage 
o    The Group International Accounting Network thanks to the Region Accounting Managers in charge of the accounting coordination / management of their respective Region
o    Balance sheet reviews and Reconciliations of management accounts with statutory accounts
o    All dedicated action plans needed to resolve local accounting issues identified and ensure the accounting compliance of all the Group legal entities with the local laws and regulations

4) Deliver Finance efficiency plan
    Involved in GSI and other Finance tool evolutions (Teranga, Qlikview, …) and Finance Transformation initiatives
    Ensure a close coordination on accounting topics and sharing of best practices
    Support Finance Efficiency to deploy and strengthen the efficiency of the accounting processes
    Ensure a strong coordination with the International Finance Excellence Centers and be the interface between Finance Shared Service Center and Business Finance teams

5) Develop Finance community
    Manage team & tasks, skills development and succession plan
    Organize with HR and Learning program manager the yearly training Finance orientations
    Provide new or update the Finance training modules (IFRS15 changes, eLearning programs…) and deploy training plans
    Coordinate Accounting community on IFRS and / or Alstom rules changes, during sites visit, trainings campaign…

Performance Measurements:
    Support the business: rules improvement/ update as per practices (tender control contract analysis, warranty and Prov. booking mechanisms, Branch & Forex, project closing process, costs allocation between stocks and project costs…) 
    Be the guardian of the rules: no Audit Adjustment reported by the External Auditors at Corporate/Group and Local levels
    Develop Finance: implementation of training courses, improve the accounting qualifications of the Finance community
 

Mandatory experience and education: 

§    Minimum 10-15-year experimented person on Finance positions with management experience

§    Senior Manager in an Audit Firm providing audit and financial services to listed groups, experience ideally followed by a first job in the financial departments of a company, bearing an expertise in IFRS, a strong knowledge of the regulatory requirements of a listed company, a strong knowledge of the accounting practices in large groups

§    significant skills in the management and accounting of Long Term contracts

§    Chartered Accountant India as a mandatory education requirement. Other professional certifications like Company Secretary, Tax degrees are an added advantage.

Competencies & Skills 

Cohesion

§    Promote ALSTOM’s Best Interests

§    Apply ALSTOM Disciplines and Processes

§    Work and promote ALSTOM’s values Team Trust and Action    

Thinking

§    Use Reasoned Judgement

§    Balance Short-term and Long-term Views

Professionalism and Complexity

§    Use Business Indicators

§    Use Technical and Industry Experience

§    Use own experience and improve constantly knowledge in accounting

§    Ability to manage several topics at the same time

§    Ability to use Accounting and Reporting tools and Finance BO

Leadership

§    Create Enthusiasm and lead initiatives

§    Demonstrate Teamwork

§    Drive for Results, Business orientated

Personal Maturity

§    Demonstrate Honesty, Integrity, Courage and Conviction

§    With an Analytical mind

§    Resilience, Flexible, ability to work under pressure and exposure N+1, N+2 or other Finance Managers

§    Autonomous (but not Independent)

§    Search to Learn continuously, particularly regarding Group Activities and Technologies 

Interpersonal Relationships

§    Open to Dialogue and Listening

§    Very good Communication Skills needed to face many actors in the organisation (Ability to Work in an International Environment)

§    Demonstrate Transparency and Reliability

§    Manage Conflicts of Ideas and Act as a Team Player

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 
 

Job Type:​Experienced​