At One of a Kind Travel, we strive to be the leading platform in Europe for luxury villas and vacation rentals. We work with the most beautiful accommodations and offer our clients exceptional and personalized service.
We are expanding our team and seeking a Financial Specialist to take ownership of accounting and reporting processes, ensuring standardized financial operations across both our group and local practices, particularly in Italy. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Sales, Operations, and group accounting teams to ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. Your contributions will be key to optimizing our financial operations and supporting business growth.
Responsibilities
Managing the financial administration, including invoicing, processing bank transactions, debtor and creditor management, and transaction processing in ExactOnline.
Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements and liaise with local advisors and auditors.
Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and support transfer pricing documentation.
Coordinate local tax filings and support year-end audit and compliance requirements.
Reconcile intercompany and suspense accounts, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
Support month-end closing activities through journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
Work closely with the HQ finance team to support group consolidation, reporting, and forecasting.
Implement and maintain internal controls and accounting policies in compliance with local regulations, as well as standard group practices.
Support payroll, expense reimbursement, and local treasury processes in coordination with HR and external providers.
Maintain audit-ready documentation that supports management reporting.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external clients, as well as finance and accounts colleagues from different origins.
Act as a focal point for all financial inquiries and provide support in resolving finance-related issues.
Assist with cross-functional finance projects aimed at process optimization and automation.
Provide backup support to other finance team members during absence or peak periods.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
2+ years of hands-on experience in financial administration, such as bank reconciliation, bookkeeping, reporting, and forecasting.
Solid knowledge of accounting principles, tax regulations (especially European VAT), and reconciliation practices.
Proficiency with accounting and reporting SaaS applications (e.g., Exact Online, Basecone), and Microsoft Excel.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage large volumes of financial data accurately and maintain full transparency and reliability of accounting records.
Effective time management skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
Experience working with cross-functional teams is essential.
Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Upper-Intermediate English speaking level.
Ability to read and speak Italian is a plus.
Competencies
Able to work in a structured, accurate, and timely manner.
Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Accustomed to using diverse SaaS applications effectively and resolving technical issues independently.
Able to identify issues proactively and resolve them effectively.
Able to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and integrity.
Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Enjoy learning new things quickly.
Position Type
Full-Time/Part-time/Regular
Your team
CFO and 2 Financial Specialists who managed the French and Dutch legal entities.
Working hours
10:00-18:00 or 9:00-17:00
Why work with us?
Career Opportunities: Become part of a growing team with room for development, training, and growth.
Dynamic Environment: Work in a fast-growing company where new ideas are valued.
Luxury Travel Sector: Help create unique, high-end experiences for our customers.
Team Spirit: Work with a driven team and support from experienced leaders.
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