About the Role

Lyka Holidays is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations and tax compliance coordination for our UAE and Indian operations.

The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience with UAE VAT and Indian GST, robust accounting fundamentals and the ability to independently maintain accurate financial records. Experience with a reputable travel agency or tour operator is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage daily accounting entries, general ledgers, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Prepare and review invoices, receipts, payment vouchers and supporting documentation.
- Handle bank, cash, credit card, customer and supplier reconciliations.
- Maintain UAE VAT records, reconcile input and output tax, and prepare return workings.
- Maintain Indian GST records, reconcile transactions and support timely return preparation and filing.
- Coordinate with tax consultants and auditors on compliance, statutory requirements and financial reviews.
- Monitor customer collections, supplier payments, outstanding balances and cash flow.
- Account for travel bookings, supplier advances, commissions, refunds and cancellations.
- Prepare package-wise profitability reports and monitor costs and margins.
- Handle multi-currency transactions, exchange differences and intercompany reconciliations.




- Prepare monthly closing reports, profit and loss statements, balance sheets and management reports.
- Maintain organised, audit-ready records and protect confidential financial information.

Candidate Requirements

- Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience, with 3–5 years preferred.
- Practical experience handling UAE accounts and VAT is essential.
- Working knowledge and hands-on experience with Indian GST is essential.
- Strong understanding of bookkeeping, reconciliations, month-end closing and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in accounting software such as Tally Prime, Zoho Books, QuickBooks or equivalent.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to independently manage accounting responsibilities and meet deadlines.
- Good written and spoken English.
- Excellent attention to detail, integrity and organisational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- B.Com, M.Com, MBA in Finance or a related accounting qualification.
- Experience with a reputable travel agency, tour operator or tourism company.
- Exposure to travel booking systems, airline settlements or supplier accounting.
- Experience supporting businesses operating in both the UAE and India.

Pay: ₹14,000.00 - ₹46,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Accountant (Kochi)
🏢 LYKA HOLIDAYS
📍 Kochi