SynopsisTheis Finance Manager position will be responsible for managing a team of 5 to 8 and for day-to-day invoice reconciliation, payment & reporting to ensure smooth operations. It will support the head of department in implementing large scale control and efficiency improvement through re-design and use of automation covering Direct Operating Costs.Accountabilities

• Presenting at senior management meetings and a focus on providing an excellent customer experience.
• Responsible of Direct operating cost reconciliation, analysis and expenditure
• Responsible for driving process efficiency through simplification and use of automation
• Ownership over all training and development needs for payment team, including supporting creation of development plans, involvement in succession planning process and management of underperformers.
• Accountable for invoice reconciliation controls, must prevent duplicate payments, mitigate fraud risk and ensure regulatory requirements met (e.g. Tax compliance)
• Responsible for working with the Senior Management to monitor progress of long-term AP objective & projects
• Responsible for timely delivery of ad-hoc reporting/MIS types of requests
• Support T&I relationship with regard any broad system or interface changes which will impact daily operations.
• Building and maintaining relationships with vendors, suppliers and business partners
• Managing accounting functions maintaining direct operating cost month-end closing report, accrual, reconciliation, and expense reporting
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency in job assignments and procedures to meet up with operational needs
• Personal, team engagement and development

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience within relevant field

• Extensive knowledge of SAP, Flight Order and VIM

• People management experience, directly managing teams of 4+

• Process design background is an advantage

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

• Excellent communication skills

About Etihad AirwaysEtihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the worlds leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihads codeshare partners, Etihads network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. Etihad is recognised as one of the worlds leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs, Etihad is relentless in its pursuit of industry decarbonisation.To learn more, visit

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