Accounts Manager

Accounts Manager (AGM) – Finance

Location: Regional Office – Hyderabad

Experience: 5–8 years in Finance (preferably in Travel & Tours)

Qualification: MBA (Finance) /M.com

About Southern Travels:

Southern Travels is one of India’s leading travel and hospitality brands with a legacy of excellence in domestic and international tourism, hotel management, and customized travel solutions. As the company expands into premium hospitality ventures, we are looking for a strong finance leader to support our growing operations.

Role Overview:

The Accounts Manager – Finance will support the financial leadership of Southern Travels by managing financial operations, statutory compliance, audits, MIS reporting, and budgeting. The role demands a hands-on professional with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of the travel and hospitality finance ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee daily accounting and finance functions across all business verticals tours, ticketing, hotels, and packages.
• Prepare and present MIS reports, P&L analysis, and business performance reviews.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of books.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in preparation and monitoring of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Work with business heads to analyze variances and improve financial planning.
• Drive cost control, expense optimization, and profitability improvement initiatives.

Taxation & Compliance

·        Manage GST, TDS, TCS, Income Tax returns, and ensure timely compliance with statutory regulations.

• Coordinate with auditors and consultants for statutory, internal, and tax audits.

Cash Flow & Fund Management

• Monitor daily funds flow, manage payables and receivables.
• Liaise with banks for working capital requirements, loans, and forex transactions.

Cost Control & Margin Analysis

·        Analyze operational costs for different business units (e.g. hotel operations, international tours).

• Identify areas for cost optimization and assist in pricing and profitability strategy.

Team Leadership

• Supervise a team of accountants and finance executives.
• Ensure timely deliverables and ongoing skill development of the team.

Desired Profile:

• Sound understanding of accounting systems (Tally ERP).
• Exposure to the financial workings of travel packages, hotel operations, OTA billing, and franchise models.
• Strong advance Excel functions, Excel analytical, Data analysis features and Excel formats & functions
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, sales, and management.

Why Join Southern Travels?

• Be part of a respected and growing National Brand.
• Opportunity to work on strategic projects including Global Travel Verticals & New Hotel Developments.
• Fast-paced and entrepreneurial work environment with strong leadership.