Company Description Cathay is a premium travel lifestyle brand based in Hong Kong, bringing people closer to the places, experiences and opportunities that matter to them. Our purpose — to move people forward in life — begins with our own people. Across our airlines, cargo and lifestyle businesses, it is our people who turn journeys into experiences and ambition into progress. Joining Cathay means being part of a global and inclusive community, driven by thoughtful care, progressive attitude and a can-do spirit — and supported to grow through a meaningful career that moves with you. If you are seeking an opportunity to take flight, let your ambitions propel you higher and further. Make Your Career Move, together with Cathay. Role Introduction Reports to
- Finance Business Services Lead To support Finance Business Services Lead on end-to-end business services to ensure operational continuity, accuracy, and timely processing at optimal cost. This role will enhance transaction efficiency and maintain strong vendor and customer relationships across SAMEA. Contract Duration: 2 years

Key Responsibilities
• Support accounts payable operations, including Procure-to-Pay activities, vendor and contract master data, invoice processing, payment approvals, reconciliations and compliance with financial policies and controls.
• Coordinate accounts receivable activities, including Order-to-Cash processes, customer account reconciliations, cash applications, collections, chargebacks, refunds and timely resolution of outstanding balances.
• Assist with banking and treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, cash balance monitoring, bank reconciliations, remittances, manual payments, corporate credit card administration and regulatory reporting.
• Process payroll payments and related accounting entries, ensuring accuracy and timely completion in accordance with established procedures.
• Manage insurance-related activities, including supporting policy valuations and renewals, coordinating regulatory insurance requirements and processing claims received from business units.




• Prepare accounting entries, accruals, reconciliations and financial reports, supporting month-end closing, open-item management, fixed asset verification and accurate financial records.
• Ensure accurate preparation, recording, payment and reconciliation of applicable taxes, including Value Added Tax (VAT), Goods and Services Tax (GST), withholding tax and travel taxes, in accordance with local legislation.
• Collaborate with business units, Global Business Services teams, regional finance colleagues and Head Office to address finance-related enquiries, coordinate training and support internal audits and business requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes through standardisation, automation, performance monitoring and operational reporting, while supporting business cases, cost governance and management recommendations.
• Contribute to operational continuity through workload coordination, escalation management, compliance monitoring, regional finance support and emergency, accident and crisis response responsibilities as required. Requirements Academic Qualifications
• A degree in Commerce / Accounting or a related discipline is an advantage Knowledge, Skills, Training And Experience
• A minimum of two to four years’ experience in Finance/Accounting is essential
• Experience in the airline industry is an advantage
• Experience in leading a high performing team is an advantage
• Experience in SAP is an advantage
• Sound understanding of local country’s business practices
• A good team player with strong interpersonal skills and can interact with all levels within the organisation and region




• Demonstrable experience in improving current work practices and implementing new ideas
• Strong planning, problem-solving and organisational skills and able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong understanding of Cathay Pacific policies and procedures
• Solid written, oral communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Adapts to and embraces constant change
• Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in India. Benefits https://careers.cathaypacific.com/who-we-are/why-work-here Cathay is proud to offer eligible employees competitive compensation & benefits package, as varied by location, regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment and employment status as highlighted below.
• Travel Privileges on Cathay Pacific Airways Global Network.
• Extensive well-being programs including health and employee assistance program benefits to help you stay well.
• Paid Leave.
• If this position requires a uniform, a uniform allowance will be provided. Personal & Application Information Equal Opportunity Cathay Pacific is committed to fostering an environment that values Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. As an equal chance employer, we are committed to attracting and hiring qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and abilities. We strive to create a respectful, inclusive workplace free from discrimination, harassment and bullying. Privacy Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our Applicant Personal Information Collection Statement and for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not notified within eight weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. We keep records of your data for no longer than is necessary for the purpose for which we obtained them and any other permitted linked purposes. If your application is unsuccessful, we will keep your details on file for as long as is necessary to process your application or for the purposes of further job opportunities if you agree to such longer periods.

📌 Finance Business Services Officer (Mumbai)
🏢 Cathay Pacific
📍 Mumbai