Finance Manager

at  WebBeds

WHO ARE WEBBEDS?

WebBeds is the fastest growing and most significant accommodation supplier to the travel industry. We are a global company offering ground services (hotels, transfers, tours, activities) to travel professionals. Our products help our partners and customers to create amazing Travel experiences.
Our Products range from a Retail Online platform, Integration Connectivity hub and distribution APIs to name but a few and our systems are 100% cloud hosted processing up to 5.0bn search requests daily. We deliver amazing outcomes using leading edge technology through innovative and creative thinking.
WebBeds is a subsidiary of Web Travel Group (ASX: WEB) – an ASX 200 listed company operating a global digital travel business.

THE SKILLS WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE IN YOUR SUITCASE!

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or an equivalent field.
• Pursuing qualifications such as Chartered Accountant, CPA, or ACCA.
• Preferred minimum of 2-3 years relevant accounting experience (candidates with 2 to 3 years’ experience in a Big 4 Audit Firm are at an advantage).
• In-depth understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards and proficiency in applying them to financial operations. Commitment to ongoing learning and compliance.
• Effective and strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and auditors.
• A collaborative team player with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proactive attitude, positive work ethic, and a strong sense of accountability.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to work autonomously within tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel to support various regional locations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and oral.
• Familiarity with SAP is a plus.

WHAT WILL YOU DO ON YOUR JOURNEY WITH WEBBEDS?

WebBeds is the world’s fastest growing provider of accommodation distribution services to the travel industry. Our products incorporate distribution APIs, payment integrations, ERP integration, Data Lakes, User Interfaces, and others. Our search API reach peaks of more than 50.000 requests per second, each one consisting of tens or hundreds of hotels, with continued expansion.
“We design, deliver and support innovative solutions through engagement, collaboration and a fearsome passion for creating customer value” is our mission as an IT organization.
With this in mind, we strive to be at the leading edge of technology when it comes to build the platform that meets the needs of our Supply partners and customers. This translates to the use of latest technology including .NET Core versions, K8S, microservices architecture, clouds hosting and orchestration, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, Proactive monitoring, and alerting systems, to name a few.
Our delivery teams have the creativity and freedom to express themselves by building innovative solutions to often complex problems and are challenged to reach higher levels daily. Our teams consist of product owners, QA engineers, Software Engineers, and people from across the business all working collectively and collaboratively. We have a very strong technical team from which you will be able to learn but are encouraged by new ideas and fresh thinking that you will bring with you.

KEY ELEMENTS TO THE ROLE INCLUDE:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ensuring compliance to international accounting principles and collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, providing timely and reliable financial information to support decision-making. Effective communication with various stakeholders is essential.
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, including preparation and submission of tax returns and supporting documentation. Take accountability for accurate and timely tax filings.
• Review of MIS of Group companies and providing feedback and direct reporting to Financial Controller.
• VAT compliance, reporting, and reconciliations. Filing VAT returns and coordinating with Tax Manager on a regular basis.
• Closely work with Tax Manager to learn & implement UAE Corporate Income Tax.
• Intercompany balance reconciliations and reporting.
• Collaborate with management to develop budgets and forecasts, communicating financial insights, and supporting continuous development initiatives to enhance financial planning processes.
• Assist in the coordination of internal and external audits independently, providing necessary documentation, and explanations to auditors.
• Identify opportunities for process automation & optimization and contribute to the development and implementation of improved financial processes, fostering a culture of innovation & continuous development.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and cost analysis to provide insights into financial performance and support strategic decision-making.
• Manage and forecast cash flows, ensuring optimal liquidity for daily operations, and identifying areas for improvement in cash management processes.
• Work closely with other departments, providing financial insights and supporting overall business objectives. Manage mid-size team and provide guidance & support on a regular basis. Collaborate and empower team members to achieve common goals.Uphold a strong ethical work ethic, ensuring financial practices align with the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.