The Role
Leads finance and accounting operations for a travel business, including IATA BSP reconciliations, airline settlements, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, taxation, statutory compliance, audits, MIS analysis, and team management. Coordinates with airlines, consolidators, GDS providers, travel partners, and internal departments while improving financial controls, reporting accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Summary Generated by Built In
Position: Senior Accounts Manager – IATA & BSP Operations
Location: Kochi
Department: Finance & Accounts
Industry: Travel & Tourism
Experience: 8–12 Years (Minimum 5+ years in Travel Industry Finance)
Qualification: B.Com / Finance / Accounting. CA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification preferred.
Job SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Manager to lead the Finance & Accounts function of our Travel & Tourism business. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in travel industry accounting, IATA BSP operations, financial reporting, taxation, compliance, and team management.
Finance & Accounting
- Oversee daily accounting and financial operations.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial planning.
- Monitor accounts payable, receivable, bank reconciliations, and general accounting activities.
- Ensure financial accuracy and effective cost control.
- Manage IATA BSP reconciliations, reporting, and settlements.
- Handle airline billing, ticket sales accounting, refunds, and remittances.
- Manage ADM/ACM disputes and airline settlements.
- Coordinate with airlines, consolidators, GDS providers, and travel partners.
- Ensure compliance with IATA regulations and BSP requirements.
- Ensure GST, TDS, Income Tax, and statutory compliance.
- Coordinate tax filings, audits, and regulatory submissions.
- Maintain proper financial records and documentation.
- Support internal and external audit processes.
- Prepare MIS reports, management dashboards, and financial analyses.
- Monitor revenue, profitability, receivables, and cash flow.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to management.
- Lead and supervise the Accounts & Finance team.
- Implement financial controls, policies, and procedures.
- Drive process improvements and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate with Operations, Sales, Ticketing, and Management teams.
- Strong knowledge of IATA BSP operations and airline accounting.
- Experience in GST, TDS, taxation, and statutory compliance.
- Financial planning, budgeting, and cash flow management.
- Proficiency in Tally, SAP, Zoho, Oracle, or other accounting software.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.
- Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
- Travel Agencies
- Tour Operators
- Travel Management Companies (TMC)
- Hospitality & Tourism Sector
- Financial Management & Reporting
- IATA BSP Reconciliation
- Compliance & Audit Management
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Stakeholder Management
- Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
- BSP reconciliation and settlement accuracy.
- Compliance with statutory and IATA regulations.
- Effective cash flow management.
- Reduction in financial discrepancies and audit observations.
- Team productivity and process improvement.
Skills Required
- 8–12 years of overall experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in travel industry finance
- B.Com, Finance, or Accounting qualification
- Strong knowledge of IATA BSP operations and airline accounting
- Experience with GST, TDS, taxation, and statutory compliance
- Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and cash flow management
- Proficiency in Tally, SAP, Zoho, Oracle, or other accounting software
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills
- Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving abilities
- CA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification
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The Company
What We Do
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