dnata is hiring a Accounting Manager/Financial Controller

"Commensurate based on experience"

We are Reconnecting a Better World through our best-in-class team of dedicated, passionate, and highly trained aviation professionals. We have been awarded Ground Handler of the Year for seven consecutive years and are committed to our Vision of being the worlds most admired air services provider. Led from our Global Headquarters in Dubai and with international and domestic operations spanning six continents, our Mission is to deliver the promises our customers make. If youre looking for a highly rewarding career in aviation services, youre looking for dnata!

dnata is one of the worlds largest air services providers. Established in 1959, the company ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently in 129 airports. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services in 35 countries across six continents, dnata is a trusted partner for over 300 airline customers around the world. Each day, the company handles over 1,900 flights, moves over 8,500 tons of cargo, books over 16,000 hotel stays, and uplifts over 320,000 meals.

This role is responsible for the financial and risk management operations of the Company, to include the development of a financial and operational strategy and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.

The candidate must have extensive knowledge and background in cross functional systems integration and maintenance, project planning leadership experience, and extensive knowledge of Great Plains, Navision, and/or Microsoft Dynamics software.

• Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives. Monitor and direct the implementation of financial systems and integration.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Great Plains, Navision, and/or Microsoft Dynamics software.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in financial systems integration.
• Maintains and enforces a documented system of policies and procedures
• Oversee the operations of the accounting/financial, payroll department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives.
• Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner
• Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable
• Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly
• Process payroll in a timely manner
• Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed
• Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis
• Maintain the chart of accounts
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
• Issue timely and complete financial statements
• Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report
• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
• Provide for a system of management cost reports
• Provide financial analyses as needed
• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Coordinate and integrate financial and business plans in line with overall strategic plans.
• Develop financial and tax strategies and fully comply with tax rules and guidelines.
• Manage the capital and cash flow expenditure and budgeting processes.
• Develop performance measures that support the company's strategic direction.
• Oversee the issuance of financial information.
• Produce monthly financial reports in a timely manner.
• Review and approve all reports submitted to Government agencies and independent institutions.
• Report financial results to the board of directors

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of office technology, proficiency with accounting software, computer skills in Excel Quick Books, ERP systems.
• Preferred candidate will have a Masters degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related field and 8 to 10 years' related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years' accounting/controller management
• CPA or CA preferred.
• Process optimization, business efficiency, analysis of processes/procedures
• Strategic, analytical planning
• Strong understanding of tax codes and laws
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Leadership
• Results Driven
• Financial Management
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Collaboration Skills
• Travel as required
• Possess/maintain a valid state drivers license.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, provided such accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company.