Senior Accountant (Payment Service Provider)

<p><strong>Who we are</strong></p><p><strong>Etraveli Group </strong>is a leading global platform for flights, an air technology company connecting millions of flights and travelers across the globe. The company is the exclusive provider of flights to booking.com in Europe and recently entered into an acquisition agreement with Booking Holdings pending competition clearance.</p><p>We want our customers to experience the world, while we take care of the technology that enables traveling. Every minute we close hundreds of deals for our partners around the globe. We are the preferred partner of some of the world’s most prominent travel companies such as Booking.com, Google Flights, Skyscanner and Kayak.</p><p>At the same time, we open endless possibilities for our employees. Our diverse team of more than 2000 passionate professionals is what makes us the best in what we do. The Group headquarters are located in Sweden while different parts of the Group’s operation are led from the countries where we have offices (Greece, Canada, India), with the Athens office being one of the largest, hosting around 500 employees working from the center of Athens for the rest of the world.</p><p>We know that the travel business is not just a business, it is an opening to the whole world. And technology is not just a job, it is an opening to the future. We are looking for people that are as open as traveling and technology combined &amp; we are here to guide, challenge and give you an exciting part in our mission to make our world, wide open.<br/></p><p><strong>About the role</strong><br/></p><p>We are looking for Senior Accountant to support our Payment Service Provider (PSP) team. The Senior Accountant will report to the PSP Team Leader. Located in our Athens office, the role will also have close collaboration with our team located in</p><p>Sweden. The ideal candidate has a proven record in multinational company(ies), has an eye for detail and the ability to multitask.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>● Complete daily and ad hoc reconciliation of all transactions.</p><p>● Download and process data from multiple sources.</p><p>● Prepare reconciliations using advanced functions in spreadsheets.</p><p>● Analyze the results of the reconciliation and follow up with the relevant department regarding the unmatched transactions.</p><p>● Reconcile payments received against statements from PSPs.</p><p>● Monitor accuracy of fees deduction and rolling reserve from the PSP.</p><p>● Support and perform tasks in month-end and year-end close process.</p><p>● Propose potential changes in our procedures and ways to improve efficiency.</p><p>● Propose automations to strengthen and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of current and future procedures.</p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p>● Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or relevant; Master’s degree will be considered a plus.</p><p>● Relevant certification (e.g. CMA, ACCA) will be considered a plus.</p><p>● Proven experience 4-6 years in a multinational environment. Also, it is desirable to have a tracking record of leading a small team.</p><p>● Experience working in an international group with transactions in different currencies.</p><p>● Strong communication skills (to handle communication with the PSP efficiently and to handle communication with various teams inside the company).</p><p>● Experience in fully automated processes.</p><p>● Analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of procedures end to end.</p><p>● Accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p>● Error solving abilities.</p><p>● Experience in handling vast amounts of data.</p><p>● Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and financial accounting statements.</p><p>● Advanced understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), in a multinational environment.</p><p>● Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, preferably Microsoft Dynamics.</p><p>● Proficient MS Excel skills including Xlookups, pivot tables, power queries and if functions.</p><p>● Ready to integrate new IT knowledge in the everyday workflow.</p><p>● Personal and professional integrity.</p><p>● Ability to work independently and as a part of a collaborative team.</p><p>● Demonstrate initiative and a positive, helpful attitude.</p><p>● Proficient in English (verbal and written).</p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p><strong>We are looking for people who would make the world smaller for travelers but want a bigger world of opportunities for themselves. With us you can enjoy:</strong></p><ul> <li> <strong>Health Benefits</strong> - Through partners, we offer a private health insurance plan. We also offer the possibility to use 2 extra medical leave days in case of need.</li> <li> <strong>Monthly ticket restaurant card</strong> - to spend in one of the thousands affiliated restaurants, cafes, stores or supermarkets across Greece.</li> <li> <strong>Hybrid working environment</strong> - having the opportunity to