Management Accountant - Aviation

Position Purpose

Provide support with month-end reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and costing processes, including the sourcing and analysis of financial and non-financial data. The role will contribute to a range of tasks and projects within the Aviation Finance team, including assisting with the integration and transition to SAP S/4HANA. Leveraging extensive SAP experience, the role will assist in streamlining processes, identifying and resolving system issues, and ensuring accurate configuration and reporting throughout the transition

Workplace Health & Safety

• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and the health and safety of other people in the workplace. 
• Comply with health and safety policies and procedures, including the investigation and reporting of hazards and incidents to your manager.
• Comply with any reasonable instruction related to health and safety. 
• Do not interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interest of health and safety.
• Understand and reinforce the requirements of HSE to keep our people safe. 
• Meet company HSE requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End, Forecasting and KPI reporting

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management reports and forecasts.

• Conduct variance analysis and deliver meaningful commentary to explain results.

• Produce Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports for designated airports.

• Ensure reports are accurate, timely, and aligned with business performance metrics.

Costing and Budgeting

• Assist with the preparation of client costing, including gathering and interpreting relevant information in collaboration with key stakeholders

• Assist in the preparation of budgets, collaborating with business stakeholders and the Finance Aviation team.

SAP Integration (SAP S/4HANA Integration Support)

• Provide hands-on support to the Finance Aviation team during the SAP S/4HANA implementation

• Assist with system configuration reviews, UAT testing, and process mapping to ensure business needs are met.

• Support the migration of data and validation of financial results during system cutover and post go-live activities.

Ad hoc tasks

• Conduct detailed analysis of financial and non-financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.

• Create tailored reports that provide data-driven insights to support decision-making and strategic initiatives.

• Prepare reconciliations of general ledger accounts and payroll data, identifying material variances or findings.

• Enter General Ledger and Payroll Journals.

• Assist with various ad hoc tasks and projects as required by the finance aviation team.

• Ensure all tasks are completed accurately and on time.

Qualification

 Accounting degree + CPA/CA or studying towards

Skills

Madatory 

• Advanced Excel skills

• Power BI skills

• Strong working knowledge of SAP, preferably S/4HANA, with experience in system implementations or transitions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role

• Working in medium to large organisation

• Working in small teams

Benefits & Culture

Diversity Statement

Within Certis Australia, we believe our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We offer an inclusive culture where you can be your authentic self, contribute your unique perspective and grow with equal opportunities for advancement. Our commitment to a Safer, Smarter and Better workplace ensures every employee is supported, respected and empowered.  We actively encourage First Nations and Torres Strait Islander people to apply as we build a brighter future, where all voices matter.

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