Financial Accountant at United Nigeria Airlines

United Nigeria Airlines is a wholly owned Nigerian company incorporated under the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990 at the Corporate Affairs Commission to offer commercial air transportation services under the trade name United Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Location: Enugu
Job Type: Full time
Reports to: Financial Controller
Department : Finance & Accounts

Job Summary

• The Financial Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, preparing financial reports, performing reconciliations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting the month-end and year end closing processes.
• The role ensures the integrity of financial information and assists management in making informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting record
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Monitor and clear suspense accounts promptly.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure timely completion of financial close activities.
• Maintain proper documentation for all accounting transactions.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Compute depreciation and ensure proper capitalization of assets.
• Support physical verification exercises and asset reconciliation.
• Review inventory accounting and reconciliations where applicable
• Provide schedules and supporting documents for external and internal audits.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, company policies, and statutory requirements.
• Support regulatory and tax compliance activities.
• Supervise the finance team to ensure accuracy, efficiency and compliance with IRFS and company’s policy.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timeliness of month-end close.
• Accuracy of financial reports.
• Number of unreconciled balance sheet items.
• Audit findings and resolution rate.
• Timeliness of statutory and management reporting.
• Compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Accuracy of journal entries and account reconciliations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or ICAN is a must, with 3 yrs post qualification experience
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably within the aviation industry.
• Knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Experience using ERP systems such as Odoo, SAP, Sage, or similar accounting software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter to: careers@flyunitednigeria.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.