Senior Assistant Accountant

Emirates Flight Catering; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Duty meals

Health coverage

Paid time off

Bonus program

NAJM awards

Learning & development

Team events

Competitive salary

Job summary

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) is seeking a Finance professional to monitor and validate closing processes, ensure compliance with budgets and company policies, and manage payments and disbursements.

You will validate sales, reconcile accounts, and provide timely financial reporting. The role demands strong Excel, ERP experience, and ability to work with stakeholders across the organisation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or commerce or equivalent.
• At least 4 years’ experience in the area of Finance, preferably in more than one area.
• Sound bookkeeping knowledge
• Knowledge of advanced Excel functions
• MS Office proficiency
• ERP experience in Finance Modules
• Process improvements
• Conducting analysis and providing summaries/recommendations

Responsibilities

• Monitor and validate all regular/period closing accounting processes to ensure timely and accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions
• Ensure financial transactions are in compliance to budgetary thresholds set
• Process, monitor and implement all accounts payments checks and ensure all disbursements are aligned with company policy
• Validate sales transactions and ensure recording of received funds in various forms against recorded sales
• Perform account reconciliation process on timely basis to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial data
• Contribute by responding, coordinating & investigating requests/queries received from the stakeholders as per agreed SLA
• Establish and analyze various costs in accordance with the approved budget and produce related reports to support and aid business decision
• Analyze processes and recommend changes to achieve improvement, automation and cost savings
• Contribute to revising work methods, forms, formats, and standards to improve operational efficiency and coordinate with stakeholders in revising work processes and methods

Skills

Communication

Independent

Teamwork

Time management

Stakeholder interaction

VAT knowledge

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or commerce or equivalent

Tools

ERP Finance Modules

Job description

Responsibilities

• Monitor and validate all regular/period closing accounting processes to ensure timely and accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions
• Ensure financial transactions are in compliance to budgetary thresholds set
• Process, monitor and implement all accounts payments checks and ensure all disbursements are aligned with company policy
• Validate sales transactions and ensure recording of received funds in various forms against recorded sales
• Perform account reconciliation process on timely basis to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial data
• Contribute by responding, coordinating & investigating requests/queries received from the stakeholders as per agreed SLA
• Establish and analyze various costs in accordance with the approved budget and produce related reports to support and aid business decision
• Analyze processes and recommend changes to achieve improvement, automation and cost savings
• Contribute to revising work methods, forms, formats, and standards to improve operational efficiency and coordinate with stakeholders in revising work processes and methods

Responsibilities

• Monitor and validate all regular/period closing accounting processes to ensure timely and accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions
• Ensure financial transactions are in compliance to budgetary thresholds set
• Process, monitor and implement all accounts payments checks and ensure all disbursements are aligned with company policy
• Validate sales transactions and ensure recording of received funds in various forms against recorded sales
• Perform account reconciliation process on timely basis to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial data
• Contribute by responding, coordinating & investigating requests/queries received from the stakeholders as per agreed SLA
• Establish and analyze various costs in accordance with the approved budget and produce related reports to support and aid business decision
• Analyze processes and recommend changes to achieve improvement, automation and cost savings
• Contribute to revising work methods, forms, formats, and standards to improve operational efficiency and coordinate with stakeholders in revising work processes and methods

Qualifications

Education Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or commerce or equivalent

Work Experience

• At least 4 years’ experience in the area of Finance, preferably in more than one area
• Sound bookkeeping knowledge
• Knowledge of advanced excel functions
• MS Office proficiency
• ERP experience in Finance Modules
• Process improvements
• Conducting analysis and providing summaries/recommendations

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to effectively interact with employees and stakeholders
• Understanding of VAT rules and application on transactions
• Analytical ability
• Problem solving

About Us

EKFC ( https://www.emiratesflightcatering.com/about-us/):

Build Your Future With Us

At Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), our people are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the world’s largest catering and hospitality services providers, we deliver excellence at scale—supporting airlines, hospitality brands, and global events every day. Our success is driven by the passion, professionalism, and commitment of our teams.

Why Work With Us

At EKFC, your role matters. Whether you work in operations, engineering, corporate services, or support functions, you contribute to delivering safe, reliable, and high‑quality services every single day.

You’ll Be Part Of

• A globally recognised organisation within the Emirates Group ecosystem
• A diverse, multicultural workforce united by shared standards and values
• A fast‑paced, operational environment where responsibility and professionalism matter
• A workplace that values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement

Life at EKFC

What You Can Expect

• Collaborative and approachable leadership
• A diverse, multicultural team
• Open communication and transparency

Rewards & Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Two duty meals provided at EKFC
• Health and wellness coverage
• Paid time off and public holidays
• Performance‑based annual bonus and salary review opportunities, subject to eligibility and company policy
• Recognition for achievements and commitment, including monetary NAJM Awards (Appreciation, Bronze, Silver & Gold levels)
• Learning and development support
• Team events and engagement activities

Benefits may vary by role and location.

Our Recruitment Journey

Our recruitment process is designed to be transparent and respectful:

• Application review
• Initial interview or assessment
• Technical Interview & Case Study presentation
• Background Check
• Employment Contract

We aim to keep candidates informed every step of the way.

The recruitment and interview process may vary depending on the role.