Financial & GL Accountant

About the role:

We are looking for a passionate Financial & GL Accountant to join our Finance team at SKY express. In this role, you will own general ledger accounting, financial reporting, month-end and year-end closing activities, and audit processes, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the Company’s financial records. The role plays a key part in maintaining high-quality financial information and supporting continuous improvement across accounting operations.

Responsibilities:

• Own the general ledger: the chart of accounts, the discipline that every account has an owner, approval of manual journals above the threshold, and the period controls.
• Run the technical close & Review what the sub-ledger teams deliver — accruals and prepayments, provisions, depreciation and amortisation, FX revaluation and cut-off — to a published calendar.
• Prepare the financial statements under GR GAAP & IFRS, with the notes, the schedules and the evidence behind each figure.
• Own the audit file and be the first point of contact for the auditors on ledger and reporting matters, closing findings at source so that they do not come back next year.
• Own the GL side of SAP: account determination, posting rules, the closing checklist, and the testing of any configuration change before it goes live.

Competencies:

• Ability to review someone else's work and improve it
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive and results-oriented approach.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in General Ledger Accounting, Financial Reporting or Auditing roles.
• Good knowledge of IFRS & GR GAAP and local statutory accounting requirements.
• Fluency in Greek and English (verbal and written).
• Advanced Proficient in IT, strong Excel (MS Office suite, including financial reporting tools).
• Hands-on experience with SAP FI/ERP

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary & Allowances.
• Continuous Training & Professional Development.
• Travel benefits on SKY express flights (extended to first-degree family members).
• Join an airline with a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence.
• A supportive and collaborative work culture that values innovation and safety.

About SKY express:

SKY express, a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), holds a leading position in the Greek market, operating the country’s largest domestic network with 33 destinations. At the same time, it is continuously expanding its international reach, serving 29 international destinations and forging strategic partnerships with top global airlines.

The airline operates the youngest fleet among Greek carriers, consisting of 30 state-of-the-art aircraft, that combine comfort, advanced technology and a low environmental footprint.

In 2025, SKY express, was honored by the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) with the highest distinction “Airline of the Year”, in Europe, as well as the award for “Regional Connectivity Airline”.

Join us on this remarkable journey!

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