Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”
We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.
Job Summary
We’re hiring for an assistant controller. The ideal candidate for our team will be interested in learning quickly and collaborate with the controller and the local team. The assistant controller communicates financial data to internal and external contacts and agencies as required. You must have proven experience in financial management as well as experience carrying out a variety of accounting and finance tasks to ensure the financial health of the organization/company.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Company’s accounting records and financial systems.
- Prepare and assist in review of journals and final GL balances including review of month end balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts.
- Supervise and review monthly bank reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
- Preparing lease payment schedules.
- Responsible of property taxes for multiple locations.
- Ensure compliance with government remittances including GST, HST and PST.
- Support month-end and year-end close process.
- Review and update, in line with good practice, the Company’s internal control environment and produce a Controls and Procedures manual for review and adoption by management
- Support the Corporate Controller in financial reporting and performance measurement tasks.
- Carry out any further tasks for which your qualifications & experience are suited as directed by the Company
- Assist in the supervision of AP department and vendor payments.
- Implementation of a change management culture by challenging & replacing established processes and procedures where necessary
- Liaise with different departments to ensure the Finance department is properly supporting the needs of the operating businesses.
- Assist the Corporate Controller in executing different tasks.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in an accounting finance role
- CPA designation is a plus, but not required.
- Highly organized and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of SAP an asset
- Detailed oriented with strong accounting and finance skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Good communication skills (French & English)
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Focused on teamwork and collaboration.
At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Visit our website at www.careers.swissport.com to learn more about Life at Swissport.
Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!
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