What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Menzies Aviation LATAM?
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Description
Main accountabilities include:
All employees have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to:
Description
Main accountabilities include:
- Directs the consolidation of monthly financial and operating statements by coordinating the monthly maintenance of the accounting system.
- Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare reports.
- Consults with employees in all facets of the Finance department, including A/P, A/R, Tax, Payroll, and IS in solving accounting issues
- Coordinates and prepares schedules requested by the Annual Financial Auditors
- Prepares departmental budgets and financial forecasting monthly.
- Audits accounts, ledgers, and reports substantiating individual transactions to verify accuracy.
- Establishes, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting and accounting Control procedures.
- Provides training and assistance to accounting personnel at the station level.
- Reviews and analyzes all the financial statements, makes adjustments and consults with the department managers
- Assists with all software and computer related issues including software installations and assistance to employees.
- Prepares custom made reporting as assigned by GM to better analyze the business and operations.
- Help to answer questions from every manager/supervisor.
- Directly supervises the Accounting Analyst
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Assists with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Adheres to local, State, and Federal safety policies, and company rules and regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
All employees have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to:
- Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions whilst at work.
- Fully versed in International Aviation Safety and Security standards and passionate about promoting them within the organization.
- Co-operate with their manager / supervisor to allow them to perform or comply with any legal requirements imposed on the company.
- Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, safety, or welfare reasons.
- Inform their manager / supervisor of any work situation, equipment or activity that represents a serious or immediate danger to health and safety.
- Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, or dangerous occurrences to their manager / supervisor, who will then follow the procedures contained in this manual.
- Carry out work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific workplace health and safety rules or procedures.
- Fully understand the company health and safety policy.
- Attend training courses as may be arranged by the Company.
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; or five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to remain calm under pressure.
- Computer literate with proficiency in Excel
- Solid understanding of general accounting concepts
- Strong interpersonal skills balanced with a high level of confidence to influence and present at all levels.
- Interpersonal skills: Independence, decisiveness, and the ability to work accurately and independent of immediate support
- Must be able to comply with local airport, FAA and/or U.S. Customs safety, security, and identification requirements and pass a thorough security background check.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
- Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.
- Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to learn quickly.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to build relationships.
