Manager Finance - Account Payables (UAE National Only)

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

Job summary

A leading airline company in the UAE seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting and vendor payments. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least 5 years in GL and Accounts Payable, preferably in the airline industry. Strong analytical and leadership skills are essential. This full-time role offers a challenging opportunity to contribute to the company's financial operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in GL & Accounts payable, preferably in the airline/travel industry.
• Strong understanding of DOC & Accounts Payable processes.
• Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality review of all DOC accruals and compliance with management deadlines.
• Submit cost drill comparison analysis with reasons.
• Monitor and ensure acceptable aging of DOC schedules.
• Implement quality checks in the invoice reconciliation process.
• Track compliance and manage turnaround time for invoices.
• Maintain effective coordination with all stakeholders.
• Resolve operational escalations promptly.
• Support audit requirements and maintain low-risk findings.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy

Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Synopsis

The Finance manager within the Accounts Payable Team is the subject matter expert for entire DOC within the airline business. The main responsibility is to ensure that the organization’s financial reporting and payment to vendors are being delivered in a timely and accurate manner.

Accountabilities

• DOC Accrual Finalization : Ensure quality review of all DOC accruals and completeness within the management reporting timelines.
• DOC Analysis : Submit cost drill comparison analysis with reasoning between MOM & Actual vs Budget.
• DOC Aging : Monitor all doc schedule balances and ensure aging within acceptable period.
• AP Control : Monitor quality checks toward invoice reconciliation & approval process.
• Invoice TAT : Track the compliance and ensure mitigation in place maintaining the TAT.
• Stakeholders Relationship : Maintain robust & effective coordination with all stakeholders.
• Handling Escalations : Prompt resolving of any escalations avoiding operational criticality & fixing gaps to avoid repeated scenarios.
• Audit : Support and provide all audit requirements, Maintain Nil high-risk findings.
• Other time to time management priority projects to be performed.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or 7+ years of experience without a degree.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in GL & Accounts payable (preferable Airline / Travel Industry).
• ERP Solution (SAP)Experience
• Leadership and team management
• Strong understanding of DOC & Accounts Payable processes
• Excellent communication skill
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements

About Etihad Airways

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 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!

To learn more, visit etihad.com

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