Senior Officer – Airport Tax & OTC Reconciliation (1 year contract)

Summary

You will be performing HQ-level OTC collection reconciliation and airport tax verification/filing across the Scoot network, and drive process improvement/automation to improve timeliness, accuracy, and controls. This is a one-year contract position.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Airport Tax (e.g., PSSC, ADL, etc.)

• Verify airport tax billing by various authorities (tax codes, rates, effective dates; exemptions/waivers where applicable).

• Reconcile airport tax billed vs. collected, identify reasons for discrepancies, and work with relevant departments to implement necessary corrections.

• Prepare and submit airport tax filings/returns with supporting schedules in accordance with authority requirements and timelines.

• Maintain complete, audit-ready documentation for tax filings and reconciliations.

OTC Collection Reconciliation

• Reconcile OTC collections (cash/card/other tender types) against system reports, cashier declarations, and supporting documents.

• Validate refunds/voids/adjustments and ensure proper documentation and approvals.

• Investigate short/over and other variances; follow up with stations and track closure.

• Process relevant billings and credit notes, and follow up collection from stations.

• Prepare reconciliation summaries and exception/ageing reports for review and month-end reporting.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Standardize reconciliation templates and station submission requirements; enhance exception reporting.

• Improve and streamline reconciliation work processes, including simple automation using approved tools (e.g., Excel/Power Query, Power BI where applicable).

• Analyze recurring reconciliation breaks and work with stakeholders to implement corrective actions.

Requirements

• Diploma in Accounting/Finance/Business or related.

• 3–6 years’ experience in reconciliation/revenue accounting/operations finance; multi-station exposure preferred.

• Proficient in Excel; experience with Power Query/Power BI is an advantage.

• Detail-oriented and control-minded; able to work to daily cut-offs and filing deadlines.