Senior Officer, Cost Accounting - Africa World Airlines Limited (AWA)

Africa World Airlines Limited (AWA) is a new Ghanaian registered private-sector company formed with the sole vision of making air travel an option for majority of travelers within the markets in which we operate.

Job Purpose

Responsible for Cost Accounting, which involves analysing financial data obtained through evaluation to determine the cost of business products and services.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Estimate monthly direct operating costs.

• Assist with monthly estimation of variable cost and ensure accurate accrual of variable costs.
• Maintain record of key suppliers and their cost drivers to aid in direct operating cost estimation.
• Ensure monthly entry of ADIs into Cyberjet software and preparation of monthly fuel report.
• Facilitate accurate and timely preparation of budget reports.
• Analyse actual expenses and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual costs of operations.
• Assist in payment vouchers posting.
• Assists with periodic inventory count and report the outcome of the count.
• Prepare weekly and monthly management reports.
• Direct assigned tasks and provide assistance as needed.
• Perform other functions assigned by supervisor.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance.
• ACCA/ICA Part qualified is an added advantage.
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience with at least one year in a supervisory capacity.

Competence & Skill

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in accounting software such as SAP Business One & Oracle ERP.
• Conversant in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Thorough understanding of accounts payable functions.
• Adequate knowledge in accounting principles and standards.
• Excellent supervisory and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive with the ability to prioritize tasks as well as multi-task.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to motivate staff.

Location: Accra