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