Finance Manager (UAE National)

Etihad Airways; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Airways is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial compliance and team performance within the airline industry. The role involves managing complex accounting activities, ensuring adherence to international standards, while guiding a skilled team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma (2 years or more) or Chartered Accountant required.
• 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger maintenance and compliance with accounting standards.
• Supervise multiple teams to ensure task accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with external stakeholders for regulatory reporting.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Team Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Diploma or Chartered Accountant

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Let your career take off with the World’s Leading Airline, Etihad Airways. Work in the forefront of the airline and travel industry, with the airline that has reimagined the flying experience through its pioneering products and services.

Execute, review and communicate results of complex accounting activities, to ensure stakeholders are updated on all activities. Manage team performance and SLA compliance to ensure KPIs are met constantly.

Accountabilities

• Manage general ledger maintenance to ensure it is compliant with accounting principles, policies and standards
• Manage the accounting processes execution to ensure compliance with accounting principles, policies and standards
• Monitor and review accounting records to ensure their completeness and adherence to policies and procedures
• Manage reconciliation of decentralized accounting activities to ensure the consistency and completeness of financial data
• Analyse and solve complex issues to ensure they are managed on time and in adherence to accounting principles
• Develop the management reports to ensure relevant information are provided in a timely and effective manner
• Supervise and direct the work of multiple teams by ensuring the timely and accurate execution of all assigned tasks in compliance with internal procedures and regulations
• Liaise with relevant external stakeholders (e.g. governmental bodies and authorities, suppliers) to ensure a timely and accurate communication and preparation of all mandatory regulatory reports
• Guide, coach and support the team to ensure high quality of activities is achieved
• Assist in the developing policies, processes and procedures to ensure operations compliance to international standards and regulations
• Plan and execute knowledge exchange sessions to ensure the continuous development of the team skills
• Manage, verify and finalize transactions and transfers, to ensure accuracy and timely execution
• Update the department manual by creating process maps, procedures and other business relevant documentations as needed to ensure the smooth functioning of the department
• Monitor timely response of queries to ensure they are managed within agreed SLA and all answers meets the quality

Education & Experience

• Minimum Diploma (2 years or more), Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification required
• Knowledge of main ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) is preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience within relevant field.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more.All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

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