Overview
The role involves developing tactical and long-term management of an Airport Finance Department, assisting the Finance Director in managing financial and accounting transactions, and performing other related duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing tactical and long term (strategic) management of the Airport Finance Department.
- Assist and advise the Finance Director in managing all financial and accounting transactions of the airport.
- Establish at airport modern finance and accounting principles.
- Plan, organize and provide on-the-job training for all finance personnel.
- Develop and implement advanced cash flow management practices and culture.
- Assist and advise the Airport Finance Director to establish financial policies, procedures, systems and accounting practices.
- Assist and advise the Finance Director to establish, manage and control the billing and collection process of passenger and cargo fees, as well as other sources of revenue.
- Assist the Finance Director in identifying and formulating any missing competencies and external assistance required.
- Assist and advise the Finance Director in any other areas of airport financial management and control as may be necessary.
- Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Required Experience
- Ten years’ experience at a responsible executive level in a government aviation department, operating agency, airline, or banking institution in planning and implementing civil aviation financial management programmes.
- Experience in drafting financial management regulatory material and preparing budgets for large organizations.
- Some experience in the financial management and administration of an Airports Authority would be particularly useful.
- Proven ability to express views clearly and to prepare concise reports.
- Ability to present, defend, and amend air transport projects or proposals.
Qualifications
• University degree in economics or business administration, or equivalent academic qualifications in financial management or accounting.
