REVENUE ACCOUNT OFFICER AT UNITED NIGERIA AIRLINE

About Company:

United Nigeria Airlines is a wholly owned Nigerian company incorporated under the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990 at the Corporate Affairs Commission to offer commercial air transportation services under the trade name United Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• To ensure accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of all revenue transactions generated from ticket sales, ancillary services, and other operational activities.
• The role supports financial integrity, prevents revenue leakage, and ensures compliance with accounting standards, airline policies, and industry regulations (IATA, BSP, etc.).

Duties / Responsibilities
Revenue Recording & Analysis:

• Record and verify daily ticket sales, refunds, EMDs, and ancillary revenue across all channels (GDS, call centre, website, airport).
• Review and validate sales reports from Ticket Office, Airport Stations, and Travel Agents.
• Ensure accurate posting of revenue into the accounting system (e.g., Tally, ERP, Odoo).
• Analyse revenue trends and highlight unusual transactions or discrepancies.

Reconciliation Duties:

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation of:
  • BSP/portal collections
  • POS and bank inflows
  • Online payment gateways
  • Cash sales and station remittances
  • Refunds and chargebacks
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation variances promptly.
• Ensure all supporting documents are complete, accurate, and properly filed.

Compliance & Controls:

• Ensure transactions comply with airline policies, financial controls, and IATA regulations.
• Identify and report revenue leakages, fraudulent activities, or irregular patterns.
• Support internal and external audits with required schedules and documents.
• Ensure accurate application of fare rules, taxes, commissions, and penalties.

Reporting:

• Prepare daily revenue summaries for management review.
• Generate monthly revenue performance reports and variance analysis.
• Assist with year-end financial statements and schedules related to revenue.
• Track outstanding receivables from agents, stations, and partners.

Coordination & Collaboration:

• Work closely with Sales, Ticketing/Reservations, Refund Desk, Airport Stations, and IT.
• Liaise with banks and payment service providers on settlement issues.
• Support management with revenue data for budgeting, forecasting, and decision making.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timeliness and accuracy of revenue posting.
• Percentage of reconciled accounts with zero variance.
• Reduction of revenue leakage and discrepancies.
• Quality of reports delivered to management.
• Compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.

Requirements:

• HND / B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years work experience in accounting or revenue roles (airline experience preferred).
• Knowledge of IATA, BSP processes, ticketing, and airline revenue cycles is an added advantage.
• Professional accounting qualification (ICAN/ACCA) in progress is a plus.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong accounting and numerical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Familiarity with airline reservation systems (e.g., Videcom, Sabre,) is an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates should submit their Resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience, Location and qualifications to: careers@flyunitednigeria.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.