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Key Responsibilities:
Post journal entries accurately to tally balance sheets.
Maintain records through filing, retrieval, retention, storage, compilation, coding and updating.
Invoice verification & processing payment.
Preparation of bank reconciliation statements on a monthly basis.
Handling payroll.
Effectively and efficiently manage the company’s petty cash operations through proper inspection and payments of bills, receipts & cash count.
Check & book expenses and prepare monthly account reconciliations and examine supplier invoices for accuracy and issue cheques in time for accurate allocation of payments against invoices.
Conduct month-end closing activities so that all current costs must be reflected as expenses of the current month.
Follow up with customers for the pending payments, the reconciliation of customer accounts, and generating customer invoices.
Review all the daily tour guides and supplier’s accounts.
Review the cost for each tour.
Forecast the P&L statement on a monthly and yearly basis.
Price the new tours and update the existing ones.
Required Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
One to Two years of accounting experience, preferably in the tourism or hospitality industry.
Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and MS Excel (advanced skills).
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial reporting standards.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and managing financial records for multiple entities or business units.
Previous experience in tourism industry’s financial operations, such as managing bookings, commissions, and payments to third-party vendors is a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial team members.
Proficiency in English (knowledge of additional languages is an advantage in the tourism industry).
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities in a dynamic tourism environment.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed, especially during peak tourism seasons.
