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Accountant - Travel
About this role
An accounting role focused on the travel industry based in Lagos, handling financial transactions, reporting, reconciliations and compliance for a destination management company with operations in Lagos and Dubai. The position requires strong experience in travel, tourism, aviation or hospitality accounting, including BSP reconciliations and airline settlement processes. The employer provides travel services such as visas, tickets, hotel bookings and related tours. The role supports financial control, reporting, budgeting, and cash management for the company.
What you would do
- Record and maintain financial transactions accurately
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
- Complete management accounts and financial performance reports
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies
- Review and reconcile daily sales reports against bookings, invoices and receipts
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in ticketing, visa, hotel and tour transactions
- Monitor customer receivables and maintain ageing reports
- Liaise with sales and operations to collect debts on time
- Process vendor invoices and manage payment schedules (AP) and bank reconciliations
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree or HND in accounting, finance, economics or related field
- Minimum of 6 years' accounting experience in travel, tourism, aviation or hospitality
- Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, ACA, ANAN or in advanced stages of completion
- Strong understanding of travel industry accounting processes and airline settlement systems
- Experience with accounting software, ERP systems and reporting tools
- Knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and statutory compliance
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