AMECA Accounting Director & Central Accounting Coordination Director

Req ID:466329 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Accounting Director for the Africa/Middle East/Central Asia (AMECA) region & Central accounting coordination Director we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your financial and accounting expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated and proficient teammates.

You'll ensure compliance with laws and regulations, manage and support the region's accounting network, and monitor the application of Alstom’s accounting roadmap. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Country Finance Directors, Global Finance Centers), manage relationships with external auditors, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of harmonizing accounting processes, supporting finance transformation initiatives, and providing accounting support and expertise to AMECA business, but also animate the Group Accounting community.

Having a dual role at region and central levels will bring a 360 view of the business and accounting projects at Alstom and will offer maximum visibility. This opportunity is a great chance to interface with Senior Management of the Group, in particular the Group Finance Executive Committee.

We’ll look to you for:

• Ensuring strict local compliance with laws and regulations
• Coordinating audit processes and statutory accounts
• Managing the AMECA accounting network and community
• Implementing Alstom’s accounting roadmap within the region
• Providing accounting support and expertise to business partners
• Playing a central role in Group Accounting coordination

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• 10-15 years of experience in Finance positions
• Senior management experience in an audit firm or financial department of a large group, with IFRS expertise and project accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements for listed companies and accounting practices within large groups
• Proven abilities in managing and accounting for long-term contracts
• Leadership skills to manage and develop teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic environment

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work within a framework of new security standards for rail signaling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilize our flexible working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards leadership and advanced expertise roles
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type:​Experienced​