Regional Finance Officer - Cairo-based

Job DescriptionWe are looking for a junior finance professional based in Cairo to join our Outstations Finance team.The role primarily focuses on providing financial reporting, compliance and business partnering support across the Etihad Airways’ Africa region. This will be a pivotal role in ensuring all financial related compliance matters are met and ensuring all risks of penalty exposures are managed from a compliance perspective. Furthermore, the role will also require challenging the status quo and identifying opportunities for process improvements across the financial operations from AP, AR, Revenue Accounting and GL perspective.AccountabilitiesSupport the Manager to ensure all financial and tax compliance with financial regulations and company policies requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner. Support the Manager to continually identifying and evaluating financial risks and opportunities in the regionSupport in annual budget cycle. Continually identify and drive process improvements with all departments by adopting technologyProviding Financial guidance and advice to Department heads in the RegionMonitoring and sharing financial performance against budget and provide commentary to explain any variancesSupporting the development of financial and operational KPI’sTo participate in project aimed at improving business processes and efficienciesTo participate in meetings and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholder at all levels. Be familiar with applications such as SAP, advanced excel, and Power BI to deliver resultsProvide financial guidance and support to departmental Managers, to help them understand the impact of financial decisions QualificationsThe position would suite a senior accountant with 4+ year of post graduation industry experience. Finance related Bachelor’s Degree as a minimum. Chartered Accountant or Management accounting qualification or working towards one would be an advantage. Minimum of 1+ Years of related experience in finance and tax within North Africa region. Experience working in SAP systems would be an advantageA confident communicator across different stakeholder levels from managers to senior executives. Additional InformationEtihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.To learn more visit www.etihad.comRecruitment Fraud AlertBeware of fraudulent job offers from individuals or organizations claiming to represent the Etihad group. We will never ask for personal information, bank details, or payment during the recruitment process. Interviews are conducted face-to-face or via video/telephone before any formal offer. If you are asked for money, please treat it as fraudulent.