Finance Controller, dnata Travel

Job description in simple words:
Job Purpose: dnata Travel Group is part of dnata, which is one of the biggest companies in the world that provides air and travel services. We have over 20 top travel brands, and we are proud to serve customers around the world as a well-known and award-winning travel service provider.

As the Finance Controller, you will handle all money-related tasks and make sure everything is recorded correctly and on time, following company rules and legal requirements. Take care of finishing the financial records at the end of the month and oversee payroll, accounts receivable (money owed to us), and accounts payable (money we owe). Help with creating financial reports, budgets, and ensuring rules are followed during audits.

In this job, you will:

Handle all the steps of financial accounting tasks. “Recording, matching, and checks. ” Making sure we follow accounting rules and legal requirements.
Make sure invoices are sent on time and keep the invoice tracking chart up to date. Keep the days for receiving money below the budget and ensure that outsourced services for preparing invoices run smoothly.
Every two weeks, I check the money owed to us and give the management a monthly report about our debtors, pointing out any risks I see. I also match our records with what our clients say and confirm their balances every three months. Additionally, I help review and set credit limits twice a year and assist with the official audit.
Make sure the accounts payable process runs smoothly. This includes paying invoices on time and checking financial transactions in the accounting system.
Make sure the monthly financial records are finished after checking everything first and solving any issues with the relevant teams to ensure the numbers are correct and complete.
Check company submissions to make sure they are on time, complete, and correct. Look at the changes in balances and find reasons for any big differences so you can answer questions from the auditors. Make changes to the company’s financial statements as needed to follow the Group’s accounting rules and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Make sure to follow all local rules, like paying taxes (VAT and Corporate Tax), and keeping the right paperwork.
Keep track of money coming in and going out, and report how much cash is needed for daily operations.
Oversee the team by assigning goals and resources to meet the work plan on time and hold regular progress reviews.

Qualifications & Experience: To apply for this job, you need to meet the following requirements:

Completed a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a similar area.
Over 5 years of experience in finance, auditing, management, or accounting.
You will have an advantage if you have:

We are looking for someone with an Accounting degree who is a qualified accountant and has at least 5 years of relevant experience, ideally in a large company and preferably in the travel industry.
Good accounting and technical skills in a service company that works in different areas and uses multiple currencies.
Ability to understand and work with big and complicated financial data.

Dnata, which is part of the Emirates Group, is a global company with workers from more than 170 countries. We welcome job applications from people all around the world. You can start your job application by going to the Emirates Group Careers website. Please make sure your CV is current so our hiring team can check it. If you fit the requirements for the job, you’ll be asked to do a HireVue video interview where you can talk more about your experience with products and your career goals. If you are selected, you will be asked to come for an interview with our hiring managers. If you do well, your recruiter will contact you with a job offer, and then our Onboarding team will help you start your new job at Emirates Group easily.