Accountant - Travel

About this role

A Lagos-based role for an Accountant specialising in travel and tourism operations. The position is with Incel Group, a travel and destination management company with offices in Lagos serving Sub-Saharan Africa. The role focuses on managing financial transactions, ensuring accurate records, reconciliations, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting within the travel industry context.

What you would do

• Prepare management accounts and financial performance reports.
• Maintain accurate accounting records for all financial transactions.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting.
• Reconcile daily sales and verify ticketing, visa, hotel and tour transactions.
• Maintain accounts receivable, ageing reports, and pursue overdue payments.
• Manage accounts payable and process vendor invoices and payments.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow.
• Manage IATA BSP reconciliations and travel industry compliance.

What they are asking for

• Minimum of 6 years' experience in accounting and finance within travel, tourism, aviation or hospitality.
• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline.
• Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, ACA, ANAN or equivalent in advanced stages.
• Experience with travel industry accounting processes and airline settlement systems.
• Experience with accounting software, ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and statutory compliance.

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