Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Africa World Airlines Limited Recruitment for Accountant. Africa World Airlines Recruitment application deadline is 31 December 2018.

Africa World Airlines Limited is a Ghanaian airline company with its head office in Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana, and its main hub at Kotoka International Airport in Accra.

Job Description

Function: Administrative
Department: Finance
Location: Accra Ghana
Job type: Permanent.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications/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.

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.