Job Purpose

•   Ensure timely and accurate recording, preparation and submission of periodic financial reports/returns/summaries etc.  to enable the station transactions to be systematically recorded in the Company’s main accounting and reporting systems at HO
•   Ensure that credit control functions are effectively carried out. Manage the Company debtors continuously analyzing, identifying and covering credit risk so that revenues are maximized without jeopardizing the Company receivables. Ensure timely follow up and recovery of all debts including under collection so that all dues are recovered within the credit period allowed by the Company
•   Ensure that local sales reporting by agents are both timely and complete so that the amounts due to the Company are correctly ascertained and sales returns are reported to HO for revenue accounting
•   Ensure proper screening and processing of invoices/claims so that amounts due to the Company’s creditors are correctly paid either directly from HO or EK Finance in a timely manner
•   Assist Country Manager/ VP in providing information for budgeting and budgetary controls to enable him to exercise effective control over his departmental budgets
•   Analyze revenue trends and highlight exceptions to management
•   Submit special reports/recommendations to HO on significant developments affecting the Company’s financials so that necessary steps can be taken in co-ordination with the HO for proper handling of such developments
•   Review financial systems and procedures being applied at the station and recommend changes or automation proposals wherever feasible for effective controls
•   Implement adequate controls on Company assets (including verification, insurance, custodianship, authorized utilization and proper maintenance) to ensure that they are safeguarded
•   Conduct staff performance review in line with Performance matters i.e. setting objectives and discussing development plan and conducting an Interim review before the final annual review.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A recognized professional accounting qualification to the standard of Chartered Accountant, CPA or similar although this is not essential.
•   At least 6 to 8 years of professional experience, of which 3 to 4 years must be in a senior supervisory capacity.
•   Comprehensive knowledge of airline accounting procedures is essential and familiarity with IATA regulations with regard to passenger/cargo/excess baggage sales is essential
•   Ability to function independently within an established framework and to be practical and innovative are necessary qualities.

Location: Accra

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Closing Date: 07 December, 2012