Intro

Why you'll love this job

What you'll do

• To support the day to day oversight of the Disbursements and Banking activities
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and associated journal entries
• To support various tax/statistical filings
• To work multiple projects simultaneously, setting deadlines and adjusting priorities
• To present results and follow-through to completion for all initiatives
• To supervise a team daily
• To ensure that invoices are processed on time and chase invoices where necessary
• To oversee month-end AP close and ensure it is processed accurately
• To liaise with vendors/ stations to resolve discrepancies and handle queries that arise in the payment and processing of invoices
• To work closely with all stations
• Perform timesheet validation
• Perform absence tracking and audits
• Process new hires, leavers and pay changes
• Perform Pay Plan reviews when applicable
• Assist and/or complete misc. ad hoc projects as assigned
• To meet accounting goals and deadlines
• To review accounting policies and procedures
• To be familiar with auditing procedures

• 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 at all times 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.

All you'll need for success

• University degree with a focus in accounting or equivalent education/training
• At least 3 years of experience working in an accounting environment
• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Demonstrated excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Proficient with PC and Microsoft Office software (e.g., Excel, Word, Access, and Power Point)
• 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

• Qualified or Part Qualified CPA, ACCA, AAT, MBA or equivalent education/certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of tax laws and local reporting requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge of airline accounting practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of SAP

What you'll get

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American