The control and use of Company financial resources.
The performance of the Accounts team.
Audit reports.
Key Result Responsibilities
Manages the Accounting team and ensures completion of financial accounts in accordance with Moroccan accounting standards.
Generates monthly financial reporting file after necessary accruals and analysis of major gaps.
Prepares quarterly financial statements in MGAAP and IFRS.
Prepares annual financial reports (in MGAAP and IFRS)
Prepares financial information (ETIC), annual tax applications and payment.
Maintains relationships with auditors so they can complete their mission without reserves.
Validates and process monthly tax applications (VAT, Withholding tax).
Coordinates and finalizes VAT claim folder
Supervises and controls the daily bank & cash situation.
Ensures payments on time for all suppliers.
Supervises and controls bank accounting and bank reconciliations for all banks
Prepares annual tax applications (advance tax, professional tax)
Supervise airport tax applications, payment and updates.
Coordinate with ODC for approvals.
Develops and maintains relationships with banking
Update charts of accounts and finance procedure.
Provides guidance and support to others in the Finance Department, on both cost and revenue issues, in accordance with Air Arabia policies.
Contributes to the development of internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures. 1
Ensures completion of Revenue accounts in accordance with international accounting standards.
Controls the payments receipt and bank guarantees
Monitors financial activities of the GSAs and travel agents and their payments.
Monitor debtors position of the company
Arranges for debt repayment or establish repayment schedules, based on customers' financial situations. 24. Records information about financial status of customers and status of collection efforts
Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)
Bachelor degree in Accounting / Finance/Commerce or equivalent from a recognized university; alternately a related degree combined with required experience and exposure is acceptable.
CA (Chartered Accountant) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certificates are preferable.
Capable of using technology systems and tools mainly finance related ones.
Proficient in Microsoft Office- Advanced Excel, Access, Word, Power Point skills, Internet and Web Search.
Cost Control, Compliance, Budgeting and Auditing certificates and trainings are an added value and some may be treated as conditional for this role.
Good communication skills.
Moroccan Nationality is a must
Work Experience
7+ years of similar experience in corporate finance/accounting in Airlines Industry for a company operating on regional or multinational level; a minimum of 3 years at least handling cost areas related to Engineering and Maintenance sections; experience with low cost airline is an advantage.
Sound knowledge in financial control and accounting fundamentals such as SFAS (Statements of Financial Accounting Concepts), accounting procedures, systems and process flow is a pre-requisite.
Thorough knowledge in aircrafts engineering and maintenance systems and processes.
Strong math and numerical reasoning ability and high accuracy are mandatory for this role.
Familiar with formalities and pre-requisites associated with internal and external audits.
Has worked on preparing budgets and monitoring expenditure in line with agreed targets.
Cost-oriented, possesses effective negotiation and problem solving skills.
Experienced in a computerized accounting environment with exposure on financial models and new technologies.
Ability to: produce, interpret, assimilate data and express ideas and concepts clearly.
Experienced in leading/ developing a team of professionals with heavy work-load and ad-hoc scenarios.
Capable of meeting deadlines without compromising quality of outcome.
Capable of identifying irregularities, high attention to details and ability in adhering to procedures.
Employs technical expertise, and interpersonal relations to interact with senior level stakeholders, external providers, and external auditors to support company’s objectives.
Experienced in measuring team’s performance against policies, procedures, business needs, and in line with adopted regulations and approved standards.
Demonstrates the ability to contribute and successfully deliver against business strategy and set KPIs
