Senior Accountant - General Accounts Contrat : CDI

Air Arabia (PJSC), listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is the Middle East and North Africa’s first and leading low-cost carrier flying to over 150 destinations across the world. Air Arabia was the first airline to introduce the low-cost carrier concept in the region and is on a mission to serve all Arab countries and beyond, constantly undergoing aggressive route expansion, taking advantage of its ideally located hubs in the United Arab Emirates, Morocco and Egypt. Over the past years, Air Arabia, through continuous market research and customer feedback, has provided a range of value added services to millions of passengers who chose to fly with the airline's fleet of A320 aircraft. The airline commenced operations in October 2003 and achieved financial break-even from its very first year of services and has been profitable ever since. The airline commenced operations in October 2003 and achieved financial break-even from its very first year of services and has been profitable ever since.

Company Presentation:

Air Arabia Maroc is part of the Air Arabia Group. Based in Casablanca, Air Arabia Maroc is Morocco's leading Low Cost Carrier (LCC). Focusing on an offer that combines comfort, reliability and excellent value for money, the airline was established in April 2009.

Company address: 04 Rue Carthage, Quartier les Iris, Casablanca

Company name: Air Arabia Maroc

Industry: Airline company

Company Video Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXcaeHzMwgs

Job Purpose:

• To analyze, process, and maintain Company’s taxation and financial transactions and records ensuring compliance with approved accounting standards and procedures. Responsible for reconciliation of petty cash balances timely and accurately and for the corresponding posting on Sage timely and accurately as per Air Arabia adopted policies and procedures.
• Takes necessary proactive approaches to protect the Company’s financial interests by ensuring adherence to procedures, minimizing financial risks, and implementing necessary corrective measures. Poor performance of this role might lead to financial non-compliance and penalties, fraud, additional costs and to potential loss on the overall profit.

Key Result Responsibilities:

1. Maintains accounting controls and financial security throughout all the transactions carried by auditing documents, adhering to the approved policies and procedures, and alerting the manager with any abnormalities or discrepancies noticed.
2. Ensures the accuracy and correctness of all financial entries carried by him/her in the SAGE X3 in conformity with recognized financial dimensions. Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
3. Ensure correct calculation of tax and Tax Audits timely and accurately; processes timely tax payments in the identified locations whilst properly filing all tax related documents.
4. Posts all Invoices in accordance with the accounting procedures (general & analytical accounting).
5. Prepares local suppliers’ payments and ensures availability of credit terms.
6. Reviews & analyses accounts handled on daily basis to ensure accuracy and correctness.
7. Reviews Accrual Accounts for Business Costs & Direct Sector Costs.
8. Maintains Petty Cash in MAD and different Currencies.
9. Executes petty Cash payments after verifying the supporting document & proper approval.
10. Reconciles the posted Petty Cash on weekly basis with the physical Cash.
11. Prepares monthly tax returns (VAT, Withholding tax).
12. Prepares VAT claim folder timely to ensure adherence to tax requirements.
13. Follows up and updates airport tax (in cooperation with Pricing).
14. Interacts with various departments/suppliers/ tax administration for different queries.
15. Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
16. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks.
17. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
18. Performs any additional responsibilities as instructed by the line manager.

Qualifications (Academic, training, languages):

- Bachelor degree in Accounting / Finance/ Commerce or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Professional qualification as an Accountant is preferred..
- 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.
- Fluent in French & English Languages.

Work Experience:

- 3+years of comprehensive experience in corporate finance/accounting in a company operating on regional/ multinational level, preferably in Airlines Industry; a minimum of 2 years at least handling cost areas.
- Experience with low cost airline is an advantage.
- Sound knowledge of accounting cycle, process flow and procedures is a pre-requisite.
- Possesses comprehensive knowledge in accounting fundamentals and systems such as SFAS (Statements of Financial Accounting Concepts).
- 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.
- Experienced in a computerized accounting environment is essential.
- Very good exposure on financial models and new technologies in the industry.
- Excellent financial, analytical and reporting skills.
- Capable of meeting deadlines without compromising quality of outcome.
- Proven skills in analyzing data, identifying irregularities and recommending corrective measures.
- High attention to details, confidentiality, and ability to adhere to procedures and set measures are a must.
- Cost-oriented, possesses effective negotiation and problem solving skills.
- Ability to use a balance of technical expertise, and interpersonal relations to interact with senior level stakeholders and external providers to support company’s objectives.
- Capable of working for long hours and under pressure
- Demonstrates the ability to contribute and successfully deliver against business strategy and set KPIs.