Finance Officer - 12 Month FTC

To ensure the accurate and timely processing/ reconciliation of financial transactions in the accounting system as per Emirates financial procedures and in adherence with local legislation. The job will entail supporting both Emirates and Emirates Holidays.

Accounts Payable:

• Ensure invoices received from region in central AP mailbox are processed timely to accurately reflect EK’s liabilities to creditors.


• Ensure supplier contracts are valid and where they are nearing expiry, ensure that revised contracts are in place in good time. 


• Take active measures to update contracts in the required systems.


• Clear invoice disputes in N-ASA diligently and timely.


• Ensure that suppliers without contracts are reviewed and approved by HO accordingly.


• Take the lead in ensuring that suppliers are paid on time and ideally by EFT. 


• Review various AP reports to ensure that errors are corrected timely to facilitate a smoother month end process.


• Respond to supplier queries in an efficient manner.


• Review and process expense claims timely and in line with Group policies.


• Support the Shared Services Centre at HO with day-to-day transactional activities. 

Accounts Receivable:

• Ensure receipts are processed timely and allocated accurately to customer invoices.


• Ensure receipts are banked within specified time limits or as per agreement with cash collection provider.


• Ensure reconciliation of BSP/ credit card party accounts and highlight short settlements immediately to line manager.


• Ensure bank reconciliations are reviewed daily and transactions are accounted for in AR/ GL module as appropriate immediately.


• Closely monitor under-collections and work efficiently with Commercial to ensure action is taken timely.


• Ensure outstanding debt from credit parties is collected timely as per Group Policy.


• Support the Shared Services Centre at HO with day-to-day transactional activities. 

General Ledger:

• Ensure journals are processed accurately in timely manner so that monthly timetable is met.


• Prepare data in order to conduct reconciliations for appropriate nominals.


• Prepare standard reports for monthly file which is reviewed by Internal Audit and Finance Review Team.


• Prepare reports for local tax filing.


• Prepare data for monthly KPI submission.


• Prepare cash flow forecasts for review.


• Assist with repatriation process to ensure that surplus funds are remitted to HO and working capital is maintained as per Group Policy.


• Assist Regional Accounts Manager (RAM) where necessary in ad hoc projects.


• Support the Shared Services Centre at HO with day-to-day transactional activities.

• Graduate or recognised professional accounting qualification to the standard of Chartered Accountant, CPA or similar preferred. 


• 5+ years relevant experience in a finance department, of which 2 years should be in a supervisory capacity.


• Ability to function independently within an established framework and to be practical and innovative


• Proven experience in both supervising a finance function and in coaching and developing staff as well as experience in working in a large multinational, dealing with stakeholders from different countries. 


• Proven ability to organise a busy work schedule, working under pressure and ensuring adherence to deadlines. 


• Knowledge of taxation, statutory and compliance requirements. 


• Proficient in the use of MS Office, in particular spreadsheets and ERP systems.


• Comprehensive knowledge of airline accounting procedures and familiarity with IATA regulations with regard to passenger/cargo/excess baggage sales is advantageous. 


• Additional languages whilst not essential would be desirable.

Information

• Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom. The Company will not provide assistance with obtaining work permits.