Senior Manager, Cost Control & Audit.

The Senior Manager, Cost Control and Audit will report to the Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer (EVP/CFO) and is responsible for managing finance and operational projects related to cost control and coordinating internal/ external auditing activities of the Company.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

 Review and appraise the effectiveness of existing policies, procedures, and business practices, and provide recommendations for improvements
 Conduct reviews of assigned organizational, operational, and functional tasks
 Identify and evaluate accounting, operating, compliance and/or technology risks and internal controls
 Manage, review and make recommendations on internal and external fraud vulnerabilities in business and technological processes
 Collate, distribute and evaluate monthly departmental management accounts against Budget and KPIs. Work with department budget holders to ensure appropriate budget administration
 Conduct and direct special assignments as requested by the EVP/CFO, Financial Advisory Committee (FAC) and/or Executive Management
 Coordinate activities surrounding the annual and various ad hoc external audits
 Timely written reports to EVP/CFO on all significant matters

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

 Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
 Professional designation required (CA, CPA)
 Minimum of ten (10) years’ accounting and audit experience in public accounting and/or industry with at least five (5) years’ management experience
 Well-rounded knowledge and experience of contemporary management principles, International Standards on Auditing and International Financial Reporting Standards
 Experienced with risk and internal control assessment and remediation of control deficiencies
 Flexibility and background for financial accounting and operational audit with compliance coverage
 Experienced in data analysis, including ability to extract data and use data analytical tools
 Must possess advanced IT skills and be familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and database software to prepare reports and analyses
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required with ability and experience in influencing and collaborating with others in various positions within the company
 Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear, straightforward and professional manner
 Ability to coach and supervise others and to plan and manage responsibilities independently as well as operate effectively in a team environment
 Must be detail-orientated and possess strong organizational and time management skills to manage a multi-tasking work environment
 Willingness to work long hours, weekends and travel as necessary to meet tight deadlines
 Willingness to work in a high demand, fast paced and busy environment

Desirable
 Airline industry experience preferred
 Experience with Platinum for Windows and QuickBooks preferred