ABOUT WEGO

We’re on a mission to help people discover the real value of travel — to inspire, to give more reasons, to make it easy — for you to go. Our company was founded back in 2005, and since then, we’ve imagined and created some of the most well-loved products for travelers all around the world.
Today, Wego is used by millions of people every month — people who travel for adventure, work, family, and for many other reasons. That’s why we work tirelessly to make your experience of planning & booking flights, hotels, and trips as seamless as possible.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in cash management & accounts payable or general accounting.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, payment processing, and vendor management.
• Proficient in using accounting software and ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle).
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Detail-oriented with excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

THE ROLE:

In this role, you will lead a team responsible for managing the shared function of accounts payable & payment for the Group of operations while actively seeking opportunities to streamline processes, enhance efficiency and optimize the overall operations. The ideal candidate should have experience in accounts payable processes, payment platforms & processes, cashflow & payment planning, a solid understanding of financial operations in the travel industry, and a passion for driving continuous improvement initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team in managing accounts payable activities, including processing invoices, verifying payments, and processing payments.
• Perform cash management duties, including monitoring cash flow, forecasting cash needs, and reconciling bank statements.
• Minimise payment processing cost & forex loss
• Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies and ensure prompt payments.
• Review and approve expense claims
• Review and streamline the accounts payable process to improve internal control, efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Prepare and maintain relevant balance sheet schedules, including reconciliations and analysis.
• Proactively analyse vendor contracts, terms, and pricing to optimize payment terms and discounts.
• Liaise and attend to vendor inquiries and resolve payment-related issues in a timely manner.
• Manage month-end closing activities, including accruals, GL expense analysis and account reconciliations.
• Manage group cashflow forecast and reporting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate coding and proper expense allocation.
• Involve in audit and other financial reporting requirements as needed
• Support the finance team with ad-hoc projects and process improvement initiatives.