Finance Officer

Job description / Role

Job purpose

At Emirates Group, we connect the world through our global hub in Dubai, ensuring our customers always 'Fly Better.' As one of the most recognised and admired brands globally, we're driven by innovation and excellence. Join us as an Onboarding Coordinator and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation by driving people strategies that empower our global workforce. Experience a fast-paced, multicultural environment where your expertise in human resources will contribute to building a world-class employee experience while advancing your own career on a global stage.

As a Finance Officer, you will support processes necessary to manage the different major units within the Finance departments of EK Revenue Services, Group Accounts Payable Services, Group Payroll Services, Group Financial Reporting Assurance and Taxation (GFR A&T) and Master Management, Group Revenue & Customer Services, and Regional Finance Office.

The focus areas of the major units comprise analysing the risks and internal controls as applicable for revenue, credit cards, indirect taxes and master management, supplier and employee disbursements in a business unit, identifying solutions, mitigating risk, accuracy, and integrity in financial accounting through a process of GL review and reconciliation complying with Group Policies and Procedures, Revenue and Yield reporting, Commercial Systems, facilitate tax compliance, service delivery to internal and external customers, reviewing key processes and recommending measures as required to enhance efficiency and drive optimization of unit costs.

To manage a team of supervisors and oversee the performance, productivity, and effectiveness of the designated section (Non airport including IFS or Airport area) in cash management and other Customer Services and take responsibility for improvements through the formulation and implementation of proactive initiatives e.g. training and development programmes, change management initiatives, systems automation, etc. To be closely involved with other areas of the business (e.g. Passenger Services, other areas of the Finance department) in projects as appropriate, to improve the effectiveness of the Customer Services function for both internal and external customers.

In this role, you will:

• Perform periodic process reviews and risk assessment techniques, identify system and process-related discrepancies, limitations, revenue leakages, handle qualitative analysis, and compile data for KPIs and analytical reports required by Senior Management.
• Maintain reconciliation standards through regular review of reconciliation functions and internal controls. Review all reconciliation nominals and follow-up for open items with an aim towards closure of the same within the stipulated timeline. Identify high variances in the nominals and investigate causes of the same and liaise with stakeholders for resolutions and corrective action.
• Explore opportunities and collaborate and coordinate with the Finance teams and relevant stakeholders for process improvements, system enhancements, automation and escalate anomalies and provide recommendations to the Senior Management.
• Assist auditors in coordination with the Finance Controller and handle queries with reference to quality controls, quality reports, and procedures.
• Liaise with various stakeholders to resolve discrepancies regarding agreements, circulars, reconciliation to ensure relevant information is interpreted and updated accurately for continuity, clarity, and completeness.
• Analyse the data generated using trends, comparative analysis, industry data and escalate meaningful observations that are causing yield dilution or revenue leakage etc. to concerned stakeholders for appropriate corrective action.
• Manage, motivate, and develop the team into a cohesive working unit, maximize team accuracy and productivity so that respective team deliverables are completed in the most cost-effective way and as per the set KPIs.
• Perform User Acceptance Testing for Finance products to ensure system requirements are met.

Qualification

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:

• 12 + 3 years schooling or equivalent Finance or Accounting related preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting in a Supervisory capacity.

You will have an edge if you have:

• Ability to analyse and review in detail accounting statements and reports.
• High level of computer literacy and good knowledge of office automation software like Word, Excel, MS Access, and PowerPoint.
• Critical thinker with good investigative and analytical skills.

Specific to EKRS

• Experience in handling fare, tax audit, Master management functions, preferably in an airline, in a supervisory capacity.
• Practical experience in specifying and testing the Revenue accounting-related system changes would be preferable.
• Knowledge and experience in Revenue Accounting functions such as passenger fares, cargo, proration, and interline billing.

At Emirates Group, we're committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop their careers. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!

Salary & benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotel stays worldwide.

Discover what it's like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city.

About the Company

A fast-growing international airline with one of the youngest fleets in the sky and more than 400 awards for excellence worldwide.