General Ledger Accountant

Overview

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

The General Ledger Accountant role is part of Swissport Business Services in Casablanca, Morocco. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring general ledger integrity, and supporting period-end closing. Key tasks include journal entries, reconciliations, fixed asset management, and bank transactions while ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal controls. The role also supports variance analysis, financial reporting, and audits while working with internal teams to resolve discrepancies.

Job Responsibilities:

General Ledger Management & Journal Entries

* Maintain and update the Chart of Accounts.
* Support monitoring and management of GL interfaces and batch inputs.
* Create, post, and archive journal entries, ensuring compliance with IFRS.
* Process approved periodic postings and perform necessary reclassifications, corrections, and manual adjustments.

Reconciliations & Financial Accuracy

* Perform regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy.
* Investigate open line items in reconciliations and work toward resolution.
* Analyze and reconcile financial systems and journals, ensuring timely updates.

Bank Transactions & Clearing

* Process and reconcile bank transactions with the general ledger.
* Ensure proper posting of bank statements and related transactions.
* Handle bank clearing processes and resolve discrepancies.

Accruals, Fixed Assets & Allocations

* Post and review accruals, deferrals, and cost allocations.
* Support GL clearing activities, including accrual management.
* Manage capitalization, depreciation, and disposals of fixed assets.
* Maintain and update the fixed asset register, ensuring proper classification.

Month-End, Quarter-End & Year-End Close

* Prepare documents and adjustments for closing processes.
* Monitor and execute month-end closing steps, including G/L closing and consolidation.
* Assist in preparing trial balances, P&L statements, and balance sheet reports.

Audit & Compliance

* Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor queries.
* Ensure compliance with audit requirements and financial regulations.
* Perform variance analysis for balance sheet accounts and report discrepancies.

Qualifications and Competencies:

* University Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
* 3-5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or a similar role with a focus on general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
* Strong knowledge and experience with IFRS Accounting standards.
* Proficiency in SAP FI/CO modules.
* Experience working in a Shared Service Center or Business Services organization is a plus.
* Strong analytical and conceptual skills, particularly in process optimization.
* Initiative-driven with a continuous process improvement mindset.
* Excellent customer service orientation, with the ability to interact professionally with internal stakeholders.
* Flexible and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
* Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively.
* Ability to manage most non-routine issues independently, escalating unresolved matters to the team lead.
* Requires minimal supervision to manage daily tasks and meet deadlines.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in any additional European language is a plus.