Support the accounting responsibilities within the Accounting Office. The position works among cross functional teams to ensure the accounting activities are appropriately analyzed, processed and documented in compliance with internal controls, process and procedure and local country regulations.,

• Responsible for processing payrolls; ensuring payroll is accurate, timely and in compliance with all country specific statutory requirements and appropriate taxes and benefit withholdings are made
• Process related general ledger/financial statement accounting for payroll taxes and employee benefits
• Interact with managers to answer payroll and related questions; provide training/guidance as required
• Oversee the disbursement processes ensuring timely and accurate payment processing in compliance with company policy and legal requirements
• Monitor cash account balances for each country
• Perform account analysis, reconciliations, and preparation of journal entries to the general ledger
• Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings, payments, and supporting schedules
• Maintain the tax calendar to ensure all filings/payments are done timely to ensure fines and penalties are not incurred
• Supervises the day-to-day maintenance and projects associated with those areas of responsibility
• Provide technical direction and training to internal customers as necessary
• Assist the Accounting Manager with projects as requested and ad-hoc reporting as necessary
• Perform other duties as required
General Responsibilities
• To be aware of and sensitive to differences and work in a way consistent with the principles of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
• To maintain and respect confidentiality always and to ensure adherence to the Company's Confidentiality Policy
• To actively participate in regular coaching & counselling meetings, performance reviews and development meetings
• To undertake appropriate training as agreed with their manager and to take responsibility for self-development
• To undertake any other duties which are consistent with the position. This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the position and not an exhaustive list of duties and tasks
This job description is subject to periodic review and it is expected the employee will contribute to the continued development of the role and work flexibly in response to the changing business needs and operational requirements.


• University degree with a focus in accounting or equivalent education/experience
• At least 3 years of experience in a related accounting field
• Experience with international business practices, tax and labor laws
• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Demonstrated excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Must possess critical thinking skills as well as being a strategic thinker
• Commitment to high standards, integrity and ethics
• Proficient with PC and Microsoft Office software (e.g., Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks
• Ability to deal with confidential subject matter
• Self-motivated with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to work flexible hours when required
• Good team player
• Adaptable to change, CPA, ACCA, AAT, MBA or equivalent education/certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of airline accounting practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of SAP
• Ability to speak additional languages relevant for the countries of responsibility
  
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