Accountant

WE ARE HIRING! As an Accountant in VOLO Travel & Tourism, you are mainly responsible for managing and controlling the day-to-day accounting activities of ZMI Holdings' internal travel agency. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in travel industry accounting, including airline ticketing, BSP reconciliation, GDS transactions, supplier and customer accounts, refunds, commissions, and travel-related financial reporting. You will work closely with the Travel Operations and Finance teams to ensure accurate financial records, timely reconciliations, proper supplier and customer account management, and effective financial control. Key responsibilities: Manage daily accounting transactions related to air tickets, hotels, visas, transportation, and other travel services. Reconcile BSP statements, Amadeus/GDS sales, airline transactions, refunds, and ticketing reports. Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including supplier and corporate customer accounts. Reconcile airline, hotel, visa, and other supplier statements and resolve discrepancies. Monitor supplier credit limits, prepaid/top-up accounts, outstanding balances, and payments. Verify and process ticket refunds, reissues, cancellations, voids, penalties, and service fees. Monitor and reconcile airline commissions, incentives, overrides, and other agency income. Prepare customer invoices, credit notes, debit notes, receipts, and payment documentation. Follow up on outstanding customer balances and supplier payments. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly sales, revenue, receivables, payables, and reconciliation reports. Monitor travel agency profitability by service, supplier, and customer where required. Support month-end and year-end closing, accruals, provisions, and financial adjustments. Ensure proper documentation and accounting treatment of all travel transactions. Support UAE VAT compliance, audits, and other statutory financial requirements. Coordinate with airlines, suppliers, customers, GDS providers, banks, and internal departments to resolve financial discrepancies. Maintain accurate and organized financial records in accordance with company policies and accounting standards Minimum Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Minimum 4–5 years of accounting experience within a travel agency or travel management company. Must have an experience using TRAACS accounting software. Strong practical experience with BSP reconciliation and airline accounting. Experience with Amadeus or other GDS systems and travel sales reports. Good understanding of airline ticketing, refunds, reissues, cancellations, commissions, and service fees. Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliation, and supplier reconciliation. Knowledge of UAE VAT and accounting requirements. Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP systems. Excellent numerical and analytical skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage multiple transactions and meet strict financial deadlines. Good communication and coordination skills. Preferred Skills: Previous experience with a corporate travel agency or large-volume travel operation. Experience handling high-volume airline transactions. Knowledge of airline incentive and commission structures. Experience dealing with IATA/BSP, airlines, hotels, and major travel suppliers. Ability to identify financial discrepancies and implement corrective actions. Show more Show less