Key Responsibilities:
- Apply best practice accounting principles to create an appropriate system for general accounting procedures.
- Prepare monthly and annual budgetary forecasts
- Draw up monthly financial report.
- Provide sound financial advice to MD and management.
- Prepare final accounts for board presentation and management review; including income and expense report.
- Provide audit support for the establishment and settlement of contracts, purchase orders, vouchers, etc.
- Establish and implement sound financial and accounting control procedures.
- Direct and coordinate activities of other account staff to achieve departmental goals.
- Liaise with, ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and statutory bodies for the purpose of taxation, levies, duties, etc.
- Manage all banking relationships with supervision from the MD.
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- OND, HND/Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
- Relevant airline accounting training.
- ACA, ACCA or any other accounting certification.
- Familiarity with International Financial Reporting System (IFRS) as it applies to the travel sector.
- Able to work with at least one accounting package for small business.
Work Experience and Skills:
- Minimum of three years experience managing the accounting function of a mid-sized travel agency.
- Excellent proficiency with office applications, especially MS excel.
- Demonstrate sound accounting knowledge, financial analysis and reporting skills.
- Familiarity with travel codes, airline routing and other requirements for business and tourist passengers will be desirable.