Manager / Sr. Manager

Job Description

Title: Manager / Sr. Manager

Company Name: Akashbari Holidays

Vacancy: 1

Age: 25 to 40 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Banani)

Salary: --

Experience:

• 7 to 14 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Travel Agency, Immigration and Education Consultancy Service

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting, Finance

• 7 to 14 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Travel Agency, Immigration and Education Consultancy Service

• Age 25 to 40 years

The Senior Accounts Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the travel agency, ensuring accurate financial records, effective cash-flow management, timely financial reporting, proper control over receivables and payables, and compliance with applicable statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage day-to-day accounting and finance operations.

• Maintain accurate books of accounts and accounting records.

• Ensure proper recording of sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, and payments.

• Review journal entries, ledgers, trial balance, and month-end closing.

• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Implement and maintain appropriate accounting procedures and internal controls.

Travel Agency / Ticketing Accounts

• Monitor accounting for airline ticket sales, refunds, reissues, cancellations, commissions, service charges, and other ticketing transactions.

• Maintain and reconcile IATA/BSP accounts and ensure timely settlement of BSP dues.

• Monitor daily ticketing sales and ensure proper collection and deposit of funds.

• Reconcile airline and GDS-related transactions with accounting records.

• Monitor customer credit limits and outstanding balances.

• Ensure proper accounting for tour packages, hotel bookings, transportation, visa services, and other travel-related products.

Receivables & Payables Management

• Monitor customer receivables and ensure timely collection.

• Prepare and review receivable ageing reports.

• Follow up on overdue customer balances.

• Manage supplier and vendor payables.

• Ensure timely settlement with airlines, hotels, tour operators, and other suppliers.

• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.

Cash & Bank Management

• Monitor daily cash and bank balances.

• Review bank reconciliations and cash positions.

• Prepare cash-flow forecasts.

• Ensure proper authorization and supporting documentation for payments.

• Monitor foreign-currency transactions and related gains/losses where applicable.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.

• Provide management with financial and variance analysis.

• Prepare revenue, gross profit, expense, receivable, payable, and cash-flow reports.

• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.

• Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions.

Tax, VAT & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable Bangladesh tax, VAT, and financial reporting requirements.

• Coordinate preparation and submission of VAT, withholding tax, income tax, and other statutory returns.

• Maintain proper supporting documentation for tax and regulatory purposes.

• Coordinate with tax consultants, auditors, banks, and regulatory authorities when required.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Coordinate statutory and other financial audits.

• Prepare audit schedules and provide required documents.

• Ensure implementation of audit recommendations.

• Strengthen internal controls to minimize errors and financial risks.

• Review financial processes and recommend improvements.

Team Supervision

• Supervise and guide the Accounts & Finance team.

• Allocate responsibilities and monitor staff performance.

• Review accounting work for accuracy and completeness.

• Train and support junior accounting personnel.

• Ensure timely completion of departmental tasks and reports.

Management Support

• Provide financial information and analysis to senior management.

• Support management in pricing and profitability analysis.

• Monitor the financial performance of different business segments.

• Improve accounting processes, reporting systems, and financial controls.

• Assist in implementation and improvement of accounting software/ERP systems.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.

• Timely IATA/BSP and supplier settlements.

• Reduction in overdue receivables.

• Accuracy of bank, cash, airline, and vendor reconciliations.

• Timely tax and VAT compliance.

• Effective cash-flow management.

• Timely month-end and year-end closing.

• Audit compliance and resolution of audit observations.

• Effectiveness of internal financial controls.

• Mobile bill,Profit share,T/A
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2