Analyst Accounting Operations

Overview:

WELCOME TO SITA

SITA is the leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology. We don’t just connect the global aviation industry, we apply decades of experience and expertise to address almost every core business, operational, baggage, and passenger process in air transport. As an organization, we cover 95% of all international air travel destinations and work with over 2,800 air transport and government customers in every corner of the globe. Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of technology while embracing our collaborative, and inclusive culture.

Ready to redefine air travel? The journey starts here, with you at SITA.

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM

The Analyst Accounting Operations is responsible for delivering efficient and effective end-to-end accounting services for the area of responsibility in line with the Service Level Agreement. Ensures the overall integrity of the sub-ledgers for the area of responsibility in compliance with departmental and accounting policies and procedures. The role resolves all ensuing issues in a timely manner.
The role will be dedicated to overseeing the purchase orders and their timely receipt by SITA teams. The accountant will be responsible to:

• Work closely with business team and accounts payable to ensure that purchase orders receipt is executed on time to allow payments of related invoices. SITA’s objective is to deliver timely payment of supplier’s invoices and be compliant.
• Work with Front Office team in charge of purchase orders creation on process improvement to ease and streamline the receipting steps.
• Define and follow KPI’s.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Oversee SITA’s purchase orders receipts and follow up with the relevant team to achieve a best in class receipting process
• Work closely with Accounts Payable to enhance the receipting process
• Define KPI’s to measure the progress and address issues reported.
• Identify organisational and process efficiency improvements;
• Process information in a complete and accurate manner in accordance to SLAs;
• Resolve queries liasing with the appropriate internal/external contacts and escalate to line manager when necessary.
• Provide information for internal and external audit as directed by line management and ensure completeness and accuracy of all such information;
• Ensure adherence to the group accounting policies internal control guidelines and Business Process Blue Prints ;
• Reconcile the ledger for the area of responsibility and provide details of any action to be taken and subsequent action plans;
• Run control statements and report to the line management as required;

Qualifications: EXPERIENCE:

• University Degree in Accounting or equivalent or Higher College education in Business studies.
• 2-3 years work experience in an accounting environment preferably within a medium size company with a matrix business structure;
• Analytical capabilities;
• Good communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external customers at all levels;
• Understanding of basic accounting principles;
• Demonstrate PC proficiency (MS Excel Word Power Point);

NICE-TO-HAVE:

• Working knowledge of Oracle (or equivalent financial systems) Hyperion reporting system is desirable
• Previous experience in accounting activities is an advantage;

WHAT WE OFFER:

SITA’s workplace is all about diversity, many different countries and cultures are represented in our workforce. We collaborate in our impressive offices, embracing a hybrid work format. As part of our global benefits, we offer:

Flex-week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your Teams needs).

• Flex-day: You may wish to flex your arrival time at the office, to beat the rush hours or you may want to leave the office earlier to pick up your kids from school or to go to your favorite game: We support you in being open about your needs and routine with you manager.

Flex-location: Benefit for 30 working days from anywhere around the world each year!

Competitive benefits according to the local market

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify in the application process.