Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”
We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.
Job Summary
We’re hiring for an assistant controller. The ideal candidate for our team will be interested in learning quickly and collaborate with the controller and the local team. The assistant controller communicates financial data to internal and external contacts and agencies as required. You must have proven experience in financial management as well as experience carrying out a variety of accounting and finance tasks to ensure the financial health of the organization/company.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership to the A/R, A/P, and Billing team and for the day-to-day accounting and financial operations
- Lead and optimize accounting and financial operations, incl. process optimization, systems optimization, integration, etc.
- Responsible for monitoring performed by reviewing AP systems and banking program access where applicable
- Responsible for Accounts Receivable cash application reconciliation and oversight
- Ensuring proper verification and approval of routing and account numbers for electronic payments
- Resolve customer deductions in collaboration with sales and customer service teams
- Responsible for developing and maintaining treasury and Account Receivables/Payables principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements
- Ensure the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements are free from material misstatement
- Ensure an accurate and timely daily, monthly, quarterly, and year-end close
- Establish and maintain disclosure controls and procedures and effective internal control over financial reporting for the Company
- Oversee the preparation of monthly and quarterly management and regulatory reports
- Supervises the execution of all aspects of cash management operating strategies
- Work as a liaison to external auditors
- Actively drive continuous improvement opportunities in processes, policies, and standards
- Partner closely with the Controller to drive accounting policy alignment, reporting quality, and timeliness
- Support budget and forecasting activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in accounting
- 5+ years of experience in a similar role
- Ability to interact with all business stakeholders for requests and resolution of issues
- Strong skills in MS office particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of accounting software programs
- Highly organized with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in problem-solving, and critical thinking
- Skilled in time management and prioritizing tasks
- Strives to improve efficiency.
At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Visit our website at www.careers.swissport.com to learn more about Life at Swissport.
Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!
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