Job Description

The GL Officer is responsible for performing general ledger accounting activities and maintaining accurate financial records across the organization. The role supports monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing processes, ensures compliance with accounting standards and company policies, and contributes to the integrity of financial systems and reporting throughout ADA.

Responsibilities

• Perform Group General Ledger (GL) activities, including:
  • Preparation of accruals
  • Manual journal entries
  • Account reconciliations
  • Management reports
  • Financial analysis requirements
• Review monthly and year-end accruals for accuracy.
• Prepare and review monthly manual and sub-ledger journal entries.
• Perform monthly sub-ledger reconciliations with supporting documentation and appropriate descriptions.
• Analyze and maintain group balance sheet accounts and related schedules.
• Analyze and maintain group profit and loss (P&L) accounts and supporting schedules.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing activities for ADA Group.
• Assist with budget preparation and forecasting for the Finance Department.
• Prepare account and bank reconciliation reports.
• Prepare and review monthly manual and legal entity journals in the Consolidation Module.
• Prepare and reconcile elimination entries.
• Coordinate month-end closing activities to ensure all corporate deadlines are achieved.
• Prepare and review standalone, subsidiary, and consolidated financial statements, including disclosures.
• Provide appropriate accounting treatment and guidance for business transactions.
• Support the valuation and implementation of newly adopted IFRS standards within ADA Group.
• Ensure all GL transactions comply with:
  • ADA Policies and Procedures
  • IFRS/IAS requirements
  • Local tax regulations
  • Delegation of Authority (DOA) requirements
• Manage the opening and closing of GL periods, including consolidation and miscellaneous ledger activities.
• Follow all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Take reasonable care for personal safety and environmental protection and report hazards, unsafe conditions, or incidents.
• Participate in emergency drills, awareness programs, and emergency response procedures.
• Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support business needs and organizational objectives.

Requirements and Skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar role within a comparable-sized organization.
• Experience in the aviation industry is preferred.
• At least 2 years of aviation industry experience would be an advantage.

Key Skills and Competencies

• General Ledger Accounting
• Financial Data Accuracy and Integrity
• Accounting Systems and ERP Knowledge
• Attention to Detail
• Planning and Stakeholder Collaboration
• Time Management and Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills

Technical Knowledge

• Financial statement preparation and analysis
• Account reconciliation and month-end closing processes
• Consolidation accounting and elimination entries
• IFRS/IAS standards and application
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Financial reporting and compliance
• Understanding of local tax regulations and corporate finance policies