About Kenya Airways:
Kenya Airways is the flag carrier of Kenya and was the first African flag carrier to be privatized. Kenya Airways is widely considered as one of the leading Sub-Saharan operators; as of January 2013, the carrier was ranked fourth among the top ten ones that operate in Africa by seat capacity, behind South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and EgyptAir. The airline became a full member of SkyTeam in June 2010, and is also a member of the African Airlines Association since 1977.
Job Summary: The Outstation Accountant will mainly co-ordinate the finance functions at the Kenya Airways station to facilitate updating of financial records in compliance with management and regulatory requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Ticket Stocks Management: Keenly monitor ticket stock levels, ordering from Head office and reconcile with Sales agents / Kenya Airways selling locations; on a regular basis carry out a physical count of stock and reconcile to the records to ensure no loss
· Raise cash receipts and bank daily sales in compliance with Treasury policy to prevent loss. Submit copies of bank deposit slips and receipts to Head office to facilitate prompt reconciliation and allocation.
· Serve as the custodian of the stations petty cash, monitor petty cash balances on a daily basis, reconcile petty cash balances to physical cash held to ensure no loss, request for replenishment in time to ensure Station neither runs out of funds or holds excessive funds.
· Review Station petty cash expense claims for validity, authenticity and proper supporting documentation and approval as per company policy before payment to claimant.
· Promptly scan and submit authenticated and validated supplier invoices to Head office for settlement to ensure suppliers are paid by due dates to avoid late payment penalties and impairment of the company’s reputation.
· Work closely with the sales offices to receive and promptly process ticket refund requests.
· Print and dispatch invoices and statements promptly to customers and in liaison with Country Manager, follow up debtors for payment to ensure debts are collected as per credit policy and that credit limits are not exceeded.
· Prepare and maintain assets records to ensure accuracy, completeness and existence. Tag all assets with company tags at all times, periodically verify physical existence to ensure no loss
· Ensure safe custody of cash and other Station accountable documents by locking them in safes under lock and key at all times in compliance with company policy to ensure no loss or misuse. Periodically carry out physical verification and reconcile to the records.
· Works in consultation with the Manager Insurance Services, place and periodically renew insurance policies for staff and assets at the station to ensure company is not exposed to loss at any time
· Advise Country/Area Manager on financial matters and provide required reports to support the commercial function.
· Liaise with tax authorities and tax consultants/advisors and Tax Manager at Head Office as appropriate to ensure full compliance for smooth operations of the station
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate for this Airline career opportunity should hold a bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Bcom), Accounting or related business degree from a recognised University
· Hold professional CPA (K) qualification or its equivalent
· A minimum of three or more years’ of relevant accounting experience in a commercial environment
· Computer literacy i.e. Proficiency in MS Office applications
· Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
· Excellent analytical skills
· Practical working experience in use of accounting packages
· High degree of integrity
· Ability to work under minimal supervision
· Result oriented
· Be a good team player
· Responsible and reliable
· Proactive
· Keen attention to details
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates who wish to join the Aviation industry with Kenya Airways should apply by either sending an application letter and updated CV to:
Country Manager,
Kenya Airways,
Ground Floor, Jubilee Insurance Building, Kimathi Avenue,
P.O. Box 6969, Kampala. Uganda.