Latest Recruitment at Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways is the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. The airline was set up by a Royal Decree in July 2003, with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, as its hub. Etihad started commercial operations in November 2003.

With Etihad, everyone who flies with us is welcomed as our guest. This simple credo illuminates everything we do, from big things like making sure that our fleet is one of the most advanced in the sky, to small touches like letting you choose the films you watch. We’re proud to be the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. At the crossroads between Europe and Asia, our home reflects our commitment to bringing the world closer together - as does our highly cosmopolitan staff. As the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, we seek to reflect the best of Arabian hospitality - cultured, considerate, warm and generous - as well as enhance the prestige of Abu Dhabi as a centre of hospitality between East and West.



Our goal is to be a truly 21st century, global airline, challenging and changing the established conventions of airline hospitality. We seek qualified candidate for the below position.

Job Title: Manager Cost Control
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Department: Commercial
Closing date: 19 October 2011


Job Purpose

You will be responsible to direct, manage and control the processing of all Technical invoices for payment via a stable interface with the Etihad Financial department and in accordance with the corporate governance defined within the Etihad Manual of Authority.  Additionally, they are responsible for the production, control and accrual of the Technical budget (approx annual value of US$400 Million OPEX) and for the monthly reporting and annual reconciliation of all Technical Flight Hour maintenance contracts.

Responsibilities

 In addition, you will be responsible for:

• All aspects of controlling Technical expenditure, reviewing invoices and back-up documents and clearing them for payment, maintaining financial commitment records for contracts, and highlighting to management any variances or additional claims with suggestions for corrective action.
• Maintaining adequate control over the Technical Department budgets through continued monitoring of expenses to ensure that they stay within budget limits. Reviews the monthly variance reports, highlighting to VP’s those variations requiring particular attention. Clarifies with concerned personnel any abnormalities in posting the cost.
• Preparing various cost performance and other management information reports with cost performance analysis to keep management advised of cost trends and implications. Includes highlighting actual expenses against approved budgets, computing performance indices and comparing them with internationally accepted standards, and providing recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

You should have minimum of 15 years aviation industry experience, including at least 5 years of technical management experience within the area of budget and cost control.

You are required to have the following:

• University degree level in the field of aeronautical, mechanical, electrical/electronics engineering with a strong Financial background.
• Knowledge of accounting and budget processes.
• Networking and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Click here for more details and how to apply at Etihad Career Website