Assistant Accountant

About the Role

We are a growing travel agency looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to join our finance team. You will be the financial backbone of our day-to-day operations — keeping our books clean, our vendors happy, and our management informed. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love bringing order to numbers, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping & General Ledger: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records; record daily transactions, journal entries, and reconciliations across all accounts.
• Accounts Payable: Process vendor invoices, verify billing accuracy, schedule and execute payments on time, and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Accounts Receivable: Generate client invoices, track outstanding balances, follow up on overdue payments, and apply collections protocols when needed.
• Invoicing: Prepare, issue, and manage invoices for travel packages, corporate accounts, and group bookings; ensure accuracy across currencies and service types.
• Budgeting: Assist in preparing annual and quarterly budgets; monitor actual vs. budgeted spend and flag variances to management.
• Financial Forecasting: Support cash flow projections and revenue forecasts; provide data-driven insights to help guide business decisions.
• Reporting: Prepare monthly financial summaries, P&L snapshots, and ad-hoc reports for leadership review.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all financial records are maintained in accordance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies; assist during audits.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1–2 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a similar role
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and basic GAAP principles
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, FreshBooks, or similar)
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in the travel, hospitality, or tourism industry
• Familiarity with travel management systems (e.g., Sabre, Amadeus, TravelPort)
• Experience working with multi-currency transactions
• Exposure to payroll processing
• Working towards CPA, ACCA, or a similar professional accounting certification

Skills We Are Looking For

✓ Accounts Payable & Receivable

✓ Financial Reporting

✓ Invoicing & Billing Management

✓ Budgeting & Cost Control

✓ Cash Flow Forecasting

✓ Bank & Account Reconciliation

✓ QuickBooks / Xero / Accounting Software

✓ Excel / Google Sheets

✓ Time Management & Multi-tasking

✓ Strong Communication Skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Paid time off and holidays
• A friendly, collaborative team environment
• Opportunity for growth within a fast-expanding agency

Pay: From Rs85,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person