Summary:
Network Aviation Group heads up a group of two dozen wholly owned and inter-related aviation businesses. Originally formed in 1985 the Network Aviation Group now spans five continents. We offer a variety of sales and services to client airlines, as well as managing a fleet of freighter aircraft on a network of scheduled routes and charters throughout the world.The Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Assistant to support the finance department with daily accounting operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for data entry, account reconciliations, maintaining financial records, and assisting with various accounting and administrative functions to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform accurate and timely data entry of financial transactions into accounting systems.
- Reconcile bank statements, vendor accounts, customer accounts, and general ledger balances.
- Prepare and maintain accounting records, files, and supporting documentation.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation when required.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.
- Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
Experience Needed/Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- Previous experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative support is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
- Must be comfortable working in a large group environment interacting with colleagues at all levels in the UK and other countries around the world
Competencies/Behaviours:
Leading Business
- Thinks strategically
- Balances short term focus with a long term perspective, supporting the driving of sustainable growth in the business
- Thinks systemically, connecting the dots across diverse aspects of the business
- Drives change and innovates
- Challenges the status quo in what is done and how to improve our experience
- Seeks out new opportunities, embraces challenges and drives innovation with urgency
- Champions change to deliver tactically as well as strategies in the pursuit of ambitious goals
- Drives for results
- Commits to and delivers exceptional results
- Holds self and others accountable for the highest standards of delivery
- Overcomes obstacles and challenges to make a difference
Leading People
- Boundary-less collaboration
- Proactively builds effective internal and external stakeholder relationships
- Drives, promotes and role models collaboration across functions and teams
- Is self-aware and listens actively to other viewpoints
- Communicates authentically, building trust and cohesion in team / with peers
- Respects and values differences and leverages different perspectives to improve business outcomes
- Empowers teams / peers with accountability
- Holds self and others to high standards of performance continuously raising the bar
- Is agile and remains curious
- Is the energy for others – focuses on what is possible; sets the pace and the bar high
- Stays curious to gather new insights, is willing to fail in the pursuit of stretch goals
- Learns from mistakes and adapts approach where appropriate.
Equal Opportunities:
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or veteran status or any other status protected by law in the locations where Network Aviation or it’s associated companies operate.
***All applicants must already have unrestricted right to work in the UAE.***
Why should you join Network Aviation?
In this role you will be part of our international innovative team and will be given the opportunity to learn and develop. In addition, our benefits package includes:
- 20 working days paid holiday days
- Annual Airfare allowance after completion of the probationary period of six months
Skills Required
- Associate's degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Previous experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative support
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
- Must be comfortable working in a large group environment and interacting with colleagues internationally
- Unrestricted right to work in the UAE
What We Do
The Network Aviation Group provides airline sales and services through two core divisions: cargo capacity sales and freighter-aircraft management. Its GSSA businesses offer tailored cargo-revenue and market-share services to airlines, while Network Airline Management operates B747F and MD11F aircraft on scheduled routes and charters worldwide. With offices across five continents, the group handles approximately 100,000 tons of cargo annually for airline customers globally.
