Africa World Airlines Accounting Jobs in Accra
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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 Description
Function: Administrative
Department: Finance
Location Accra : Ghana
Job type: Permanent
Organization Overview/ Reporting Line
- Direct Supervisor: Chief Finance Officer
- Indirect (Functional Supervisor): Chief Executive Officer
Job purpose
- Manage & supervise the functional and administrative duties and responsibilities of the Finance and accounts department.
- Function as an advisor / consultant and keep accurate business transactions in ledgers and ensure the team records them on Financial statements monthly, quarterly and
- yearly.
- Lead and grow the team while controlling cost and improving productivity.
Key Tasks
- Manage and supervise the functional & administrative duties & responsibilities of the
- Finance and accounts department
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies & procedures
- Ensure on time preparation and reporting of
- periodic & year-end Financial Statements as per IFRS
- Prepare budgets in close liaison with unit managers and other heads of departments
- Review and control approved budgets
- Control asset, cash, accounts receivable management.
Job Dimensions
- Staff Supervised: Yes
- Direct Report : Revenue Account Manager
- Indirect Reports: Finance Department Staff
- Communication & Working Relationships: All Staff
Required Skills or Experience
- At least a university graduate in accounting & Finance business discipline
- MBA Finance / M-COM will be an advantage
- Recognized travel qualification- IATA /UFTAA is an advantage
- CRS - Computer Reservations Systems (Radixx) is an advantage
- Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in a reputable IATA travel agency / legacy airline/ travel management company at a managerial level
- Proficient in Microsoft office (word, excel, outlook etc.)
- Fair knowledge of world geography
- Knowledge of Airlines’ codes and IATA city/ airport codes
- Experience in BSP and CRS refund
- Experience in SAP Accounting System is an advantage
Competencies (Knowledge/Skills / Abilities)
- Good knowledge in the travel industry’s Finance
- & accounts procedures
- Good customer service skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team spirit, planning, organizing, communication, forecasting, budgeting,implementation, controlling, analytical,supplier relationship, delegation, reporting, computer savvy, legal formalities, supplier negotiation
- Travel agency front, mid & back office systems
- Understanding of IT tools and processes
- English Fluent (Written and oral), Chinese is an advantage
- Required to be Flexible concerning working hours
- as role may require work outside normal business hours
- Analysis and problem solving
- Decision making
- Values, trust and integrity
- Interpersonal skills
- Team effectiveness
- Business knowledge
1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
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 Description
Function: Administrative
Department: Finance
Location Accra : Ghana
Job type: Permanent
Organization Overview/ Reporting Line
- Direct Supervisor: Chief Finance Officer
- Indirect (Functional Supervisor): Chief Executive Officer
Job purpose
- Manage & supervise the functional and administrative duties and responsibilities of the Finance and accounts department.
- Function as an advisor / consultant and keep accurate business transactions in ledgers and ensure the team records them on Financial statements monthly, quarterly and
- yearly.
- Lead and grow the team while controlling cost and improving productivity.
Key Tasks
- Manage and supervise the functional & administrative duties & responsibilities of the
- Finance and accounts department
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies & procedures
- Ensure on time preparation and reporting of
- periodic & year-end Financial Statements as per IFRS
- Prepare budgets in close liaison with unit managers and other heads of departments
- Review and control approved budgets
- Control asset, cash, accounts receivable management.
Job Dimensions
- Staff Supervised: Yes
- Direct Report : Revenue Account Manager
- Indirect Reports: Finance Department Staff
- Communication & Working Relationships: All Staff
Required Skills or Experience
- At least a university graduate in accounting & Finance business discipline
- MBA Finance / M-COM will be an advantage
- Recognized travel qualification- IATA /UFTAA is an advantage
- CRS - Computer Reservations Systems (Radixx) is an advantage
- Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in a reputable IATA travel agency / legacy airline/ travel management company at a managerial level
- Proficient in Microsoft office (word, excel, outlook etc.)
- Fair knowledge of world geography
- Knowledge of Airlines’ codes and IATA city/ airport codes
- Experience in BSP and CRS refund
- Experience in SAP Accounting System is an advantage
Competencies (Knowledge/Skills / Abilities)
- Good knowledge in the travel industry’s Finance
- & accounts procedures
- Good customer service skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team spirit, planning, organizing, communication, forecasting, budgeting,implementation, controlling, analytical,supplier relationship, delegation, reporting, computer savvy, legal formalities, supplier negotiation
- Travel agency front, mid & back office systems
- Understanding of IT tools and processes
- English Fluent (Written and oral), Chinese is an advantage
- Required to be Flexible concerning working hours
- as role may require work outside normal business hours
- Analysis and problem solving
- Decision making
- Values, trust and integrity
- Interpersonal skills
- Team effectiveness
- Business knowledge
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