Job Title: Financial
Accountant
Accountant
Organisation: Uganda
Airlines
Airlines
Duty Station: Entebbe
International Airport, Uganda
International Airport, Uganda
Reports to: Director
Finance
Finance
About US:
Uganda Airlines is
the National Carrier of the Republic of Uganda based at Entebbe International
Airport. It is headquartered in Entebbe, Wakiso District, Uganda, and operates
from its hub in Entebbe International Airport.
the National Carrier of the Republic of Uganda based at Entebbe International
Airport. It is headquartered in Entebbe, Wakiso District, Uganda, and operates
from its hub in Entebbe International Airport.
Job Summary: The
Financial Accountant will be responsible for managing financial transactions in
the airline, including expenditure accountability, according to the airline regulations. He/She
will assist the Director Finance in financial decision-making. He/she will
ensure keeping of accurate financial records. He/she will also perform treasury
functions and nurture banking relationships across the airline. The Financial
Accountant will in addition look after debtors and creditors and manage the
maintenance of records in the General and Subsidiary Ledgers. His/her work
includes ensuring integrity of the financial processing systems as well as
implementation of internal controls.
Financial Accountant will be responsible for managing financial transactions in
the airline, including expenditure accountability, according to the airline regulations. He/She
will assist the Director Finance in financial decision-making. He/she will
ensure keeping of accurate financial records. He/she will also perform treasury
functions and nurture banking relationships across the airline. The Financial
Accountant will in addition look after debtors and creditors and manage the
maintenance of records in the General and Subsidiary Ledgers. His/her work
includes ensuring integrity of the financial processing systems as well as
implementation of internal controls.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Certify financial transactions of the airline.
- Verify and approve financial transactions before authorization.
- Provide technical support and guidance to management on financial
matters. - Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Prepare bank reconciliations and statements and iron out any
discrepancies. - Provide answers to audit and other financial queries.
- Develop business forecast and analyze annual budgets to ensure its
feasibility. - Proffer advice and recommendations to company management or issues
related to revenue, investment, and expenses. - Implement strategies for any tax liabilities across the network.
- Analyze business operations, investments and liabilities to
determine the financial status of a company. - Carry out surveys to identify accounting needs and implement
strategies effective for improving operational efficiency - Develop and implement standards for effective record keeping and
data management. - Ensure compliance with standard financial regulations and policies.
- Ensure a proper cash management system across the network of sales
offices. - Undertake any other assignments as given by the supervisors from
time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Uganda Airlines Financial Accountant job
placement must be a professionally qualified Accountant with ACCA, CIMA,
CPA, CPE, ACIS,CA or equivalent. - Work experience in an Airline environment/ Hospitality Industry will
be of added advantage. - Knowledge of Airline Financial Management experience is desired.
- High level of Computer proficiency, including financial simulation,
budgeting and modelling. - Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Strong Analytical Skills.
- Highest level of integrity and professionalism.
How to Apply:
Application letters,
complete with Curriculum Vitae giving two (2) referees, and copies of academic
and professional certificates with one passport size photograph (one full size
photograph for Cabin Crew applicants) should be submitted online, Click
Here or by post quoting the Job Reference number accordingly.
complete with Curriculum Vitae giving two (2) referees, and copies of academic
and professional certificates with one passport size photograph (one full size
photograph for Cabin Crew applicants) should be submitted online, Click
Here or by post quoting the Job Reference number accordingly.
Applications should
be addressed to:
be addressed to:
The Interim Manager
– Human Resources.
– Human Resources.
Uganda National
Airlines Company Ltd.
Airlines Company Ltd.
P.O. Box 431,
Entebbe, Uganda.
Entebbe, Uganda.
Deadline: 17th September, 2018
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