Accountant - Travel Agency
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About Aventura Travel Agency
Aventura Travel Agency is a UAE-based travel business committed to delivering high-quality travel services and exceptional customer experiences. We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant based in Cairo office, to support our Dubai office with daily accounting activities, financial reporting, reconciliations, and operational finance processes.
Key Responsibilities
Aventura Travel Agency is a UAE-based travel business committed to delivering high-quality travel services and exceptional customer experiences. We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant based in Cairo office, to support our Dubai office with daily accounting activities, financial reporting, reconciliations, and operational finance processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily accounting transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoices, receipts, and payments.
- Support the Dubai office with day-to-day financial and accounting operations.
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial records in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
- Perform bank reconciliations, supplier reconciliations, and customer account reconciliations.
- Monitor outstanding customer balances, supplier payments, and collections, ensuring timely follow-up.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports, management accounts, and cash flow statements.
- Reconcile travel-related transactions, including customer bookings, supplier invoices, hotel reservations, airline tickets, and other travel services.
- Verify invoices, payment requests, expense claims, and supporting documentation before processing.
- Coordinate with the Dubai management and operations teams to ensure accurate financial records and timely reporting.
- Assist with budgeting, expense monitoring, and cost-control activities.
- Maintain organized accounting records and ensure proper documentation for audits and internal reviews.
- Ensure compliance with relevant tax regulations, VAT requirements, and financial procedures applicable to the business.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities and other finance-related assignments as required.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience; experience in travel, tourism, hospitality, or a service-based business is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Familiarity with UAE VAT requirements and accounting practices is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software or ERP systems.
- Excellent attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with a Dubai-based team while working from Cairo.
- Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and work independently with minimal supervision.
- High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professional conduct.
- Good written and spoken English.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Time management and task prioritization.
- Effective communication and teamwork.
- Accountability and ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Proactive approach to identifying discrepancies and improving accounting processes.
- An opportunity to work with a UAE-based travel agency.
- Exposure to international business operations and cross-border financial processes.
- A professional working environment with opportunities for learning and development.
- The opportunity to contribute directly to the financial accuracy and operational efficiency of the business.