Accountant - Cost

Job purpose

Accounting and transaction processing

• Maintain accounting controls by auditing documents, following procedures, and alerting the manager to discrepancies.
• Prepare and monitor non-engineering/DSC financial entries in Sage X3; identify errors and maintain timely, accurate transaction records.
• Review invoice matches in Sage X3, submit invoices for approval, resolve queries, and coordinate required approvals.
• Monitor accruals, reversals, and overdue accounts; assist with fixed-asset entries and other postings.
• Execute supplier bank transfers and cheque payments, record bank charges, and post vendor payments with supporting documentation.

Reconciliation, reporting, and audit

• Reconcile monthly financial records, including suppliers, banks, inter-company accounts, hubs, managers’ cheques, and interdepartmental transactions.
• Prepare periodic special financial and MIS reports and perform ageing analysis.
• Maintain backups of financial information and review cost accounts before monthly and annual closing.
• Coordinate schedules with external auditors and facilitate audits.
• Maintain customer confidence by protecting confidential financial information.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or equivalent; an Accountant professional qualification is preferred.
• At least 3 years of corporate finance or accounting experience in a regional or multinational company, including at least 2 years handling cost areas.
• Airline industry experience is preferred; low-cost airline experience is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as internet and web search.
• Fluent in English.
• Sound knowledge of the accounting cycle, process flows, procedures, accounting fundamentals, and systems such as SFAS.
• Strong numerical reasoning, accuracy, financial analysis, and reporting skills; familiarity with audit procedures and computerized accounting.
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining quality, confidentiality, attention to detail, and adherence to procedures.
• Very good exposure to financial models and new industry technologies.