About this role
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