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<br /> <p>A winner of more than 400 international awards, Emirates operates one of the aviation world's youngest, most environmentally-friendly and technologically advanced-fleet of 168 aircraft. Its rapidly-expanding network spans 118 cities in 70 countries in Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian subcontinent and Asia Pacific. The airline is an employee-focused company with a commitment to providing staff with excellent working conditions and competitive salaries. </p><p>In July 2012, Emirates will commence a daily service from Lisbon to Dubai. </p><p><b>Finance & Administration Manager (m/f) </b> </p><p>Based in Lisbon, you will manage and control the finance activities of the station which include authorizing (as per the authorities manual), evaluating and implementing corporate finance decisions in areas covering Revenue, Receivables, Payables, Cash/Banking, Payroll, General ledger and Taxation. You will ensure all station activities comply with the local laws of Portugal and within the terms of the company's authorized business in Portugal. You will also review Emirates' financial transactions to ensure that local laws and regulations are complied with and legal and contractual liabilities are discharged in full. </p><p>You will be required to manage the administrative function of the station by providing direction, guidance and establishing procedures to ensure that station has the infrastructure it needs to enable it to work effectively. </p><p><b>Experience and Qualifications: </b> </p><p>You will have a recognized professional accounting qualification to the standard of Chartered Accountant, CPA or similar, comprehensive knowledge of rules and procedures according to local laws and a comprehensive knowledge of airline accounting procedures and familiarity with IATA regulations regarding Passenger/Cargo/Excess Baggage sales. You must have previous supervisory experience and the ability to function independently within an established framework and to be practical and innovative. You will be fluent in written and spoken Portuguese and English. </p><p><b>APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN PORTUGAL. THE COMPANY WILL NOT PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN OBTAINING A WORK PERMIT.</b> </p><p><b>To Apply</b>: </p><p>To express your interest in the above vacancy, please apply by clicking below and completing our online application form in English. We will then consider your application and contact you should we wish to shortlist you for an interview. Should you not receive an invitation for an interview within 5 weeks, please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful. Please also note that if you are not short-listed, you can also update your application at anytime and apply for other opportunities. Thank you for you interest in a career with the Emirates Group. </p> Please click the Apply now button and search for reference:F&AM/EH/20621