Assistant Manager – Operations
Qualifications & Experience:
Education : Chartered Accountant from ICAI
Experience :0-1 years experience in RTR / financial accounting
Preferable : Prior experience in aviation, transportation, or asset-heavy industries
Exposure to operational cost accounting and analysis
Location: Thane, Centaurus
Shift Timings : 4:30 am to 1:30 pm IST Role
Purpose
Responsible for managing accounting, reporting, and analysis of direct operating costs.
The role requires accurate financial close, compliant with existing standards.
Provide insights into operational cost drivers such as fuel, maintenance, and airport charges to support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
1. Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
2. Manage RTR processes for direct operating cost categories, including Fuel accounting, Aircraft maintenance and engineering costs, Flight and cabin crew expenses, Airport, navigation, and ground handling charges, Aircraft leasing and ownership costs
3. Ensure timely completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles.
4. Review journals, accruals, and provisions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
5. Perform detailed variance analysis (Actual vs Budget / Forecast / Prior periods).
6. Collaborate with operational teams to validate financial assumptions.
Business Partnering
Partner with key business units including Operations, Engineering & Maintenance, Network Planning, Procurement.
Support budgeting and forecasting cycles for direct operating costs.
Provide financial insights to support route profitability and operational decisions.
Ensure Compliance & Audit
Process Excellence & Transformation :
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across RTR processes
Stakeholder Reporting & MIS :
Prepare management reports and dashboards for senior leadership.
Deliver insights on cost trends, operational efficiencies, and performance indicators.
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of financial reporting processes
Experience with ERP systems (Oracle Fusion preferred)
Advanced Excel skills (variance analysis, dashboards)Core Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsHigh attention to detail and accuracyAbility to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Effective stakeholder engagement and communication
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Accuracy and timeliness of financial close
Quality of variance analysis and business insights
Audit compliance and control effectiveness
Cost optimization contributionsProcess efficiency improvements
Preferred Attributes
Understanding of airline economics
Experience with fuel accounting
Exposure to airline operational systems or cost allocation models
Chartered Accountant from I.C.A.I.
Looking for Immediate joiners
Should be comfortable to work from Office and Australia Shifts
