Jobs at United Nigeria Airlines

Job Summary

• The Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable cycle. 
• This includes verifying and processing invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors, reconciling statements, and maintaining proper documentation.
• In an airline environment, this role ensures all operational vendors including fuel suppliers, maintenance providers, and airport authorities are paid accurately and in accordance with contractual terms.

Duties / Responsiblities
Invoice Processing:

• Receive, review, and verify vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance with purchase orders and contracts.
• Ensure correct coding and cost center allocation (e.g., by aircraft, route, or station).
• Perform three-way matching of invoice, purchase order, and receipt. Payments
• Prepare and schedule vendor payments (ACH, wire transfers, cheques).
• Ensure timely payments and capture early payment discounts.
• Handle urgent or ad-hoc payment requests (e.g., AOG – aircraft on ground scenarios).  

Vendor Management:

• Maintain up-to-date vendor records and payment terms.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies or disputes.
• Liaise with procurement and operational departments to verify services rendered 

Reconciliations and Reporting:

• Reconcile AP sub-ledger to general ledger balances monthly.
• Generate AP aging reports and support cash flow forecasting.
• Record accruals for unbilled services at month-end.

Compliance and Controls:

• Ensure all payments are authorized in line with the company’s delegation ofauthority.
• Assist with audit requests and ensure documentation is filed properly.
• Perform any other tasks as may be assigned by your Line Manager.

Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• ACA, ACCA, is a must.
• 4 -6 years of relevant accounting experience (aviation industry experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of financial statements and general accounting principles
• Minimum 3–4 years of accounts payable experience (aviation or transport industry preferred).
• Familiarity with aviation-specific payables (fuel, maintenance, airport fees) is a plus.

Required Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Tally, Odoo or similar).
• Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, reconciliation templates).
• Good communication skills to liaise with vendors and internal departments.
• Experience working with multi-currency transactions.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

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Job Summary

• The Administrative Manager supervises the company’s Admin operations and leads the support staff team.
• A critical element of this position is identifying key areas of improvement and implementing solutions.
• Success in this role will be exhibited by the timely and efficient delivery of all Admin work, enabling the company to meet its goals and objectives.

Duties / Responsiblities

• Plan, coordinate and manage all administrative procedures and systems.
• Administers use of facilities, equipment and space, maintains and repairs all existing facilities and equipment.
• Manage and coordinate all protocols and services for the staff and guests
• Coordinate and manage the company vehicles and drivers
• Coordinate and manage staff itineraries, visa applications, flight itineraries, hotel reservations etc.
• Manage and ensure the company’s properties- offices, guest houses and apartments are in good condition always.
• Coordinates and assembles confidential information.
• Supervising the day-to-day operations of the administrative department and staff members
• Developing, reviewing, and improving administrative systems, standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ensuring the office is stocked with necessary supplies and that all equipment is working and properly maintained
• Working with the accounting and management teams to set budgets, monitor spending and other expenses
• Keep abreast with all organizational changes and business developments
• Purchase new materials as needed
• Collecting, organizing and storing information using computers and filing systems
• Overseeing and tracking the progress of special projects towards company goals
• Organize management meetings, other official meetings of the company and entertainment.
• Maintains working relationships and communicates with all departments
• Any other job that might be assigned by the Director of Administration

Experience & Qualification

• HND or B.Sc. in any Business Administration, or equivalent in a relevant field
• A higher degree will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Senior Administration role
• Knowledge of the aviation industry will be an added advantage
• Must be able to work late hours and multi-task.

Required Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.