- Financial management: Handle day-to-day financial transactions, including invoicing, payments, and reconciliations.
- BSP and IATA compliance: Manage BSP (Billing and Settlement Plan) and EasyPay transactions, ensuring compliance with IATA regulations.
- Accounting software: Proficient in using accounting systems such as Fiesta or similar travel agency software.
- Bank reconciliations: Prepare and reconcile bank statements with agency accounts.
- Profit and loss reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including profit and loss reports.
- Customer and supplier accounts: Maintain accurate records of customer and supplier accounts, including payments, refunds, and balances.
- Budgeting and forecasting: Assist in preparing budgets and financial forecasts for the agency.
- Audit support: Provide documentation and support during audits, both internal and external.
- Cash flow management: Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure the smooth operation of the business.
- Expense tracking: Track and manage agency expenses, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
- Payment processing: Handle airline ticket payments, refunds, and chargebacks with accuracy.
- Travel industry knowledge: Stay updated on travel industry standards, trends, and regulatory changes impacting financial operations.
Skills
The ideal candidate should have:
- Experience with Fiesta Accounting Platform and IATA.
- Knowledge of BSP and Easy Pay.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and its applications.
- Familiarity with the travel industry.
- Be ready to tackle the challenges in the core Finance domain.
- Apt in handling financial tasks like budgeting, planning, and calculating variance which reduces business expenses.
- Adroit soft skills to enable fluent in-house operations and maintain strong partner relationships.
- Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
- Presenting an in-depth analysis of the company's financial statements through concise reports.