Lead Accountant

About the Role Voyagu Group is a travel technology company that builds and scales travel businesses. We combine hands-on experience in the travel industry with our own technology platform to help travel agencies operate and grow. We are looking for a Lead Accountant / Accounting Manager to take ownership of our accounting function as the group grows. This is a hands-on role with real responsibility. You'll work closely with business leadership and CFO, improve accounting processes, and help build a reliable financial foundation for our growing business. We're looking for someone with strong accounting expertise, sound business judgment, and the independence to make decisions and get things done. Must-have Requirements 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience , including ownership of general ledger accounting and month-end close. Strong understanding of IFRS and/or US GAAP , including accrual accounting, revenue recognition, cut-off, and financial statement preparation. Full balance sheet ownership: experience reconciling key accounts, investigating discrepancies, and correcting accounting errors. End-to-end accounting experience: understands how transactions flow through the GL into the P&L and Balance Sheet, not just one area such as AP or AR. Experience with multiple legal entities , including intercompany transactions and reconciliations. Experience working with accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or similar systems. Hands-on and independent: comfortable reviewing transactions, posting adjustments, troubleshooting GL issues, and closing the books personally. Strong ownership and professional judgment: able to take responsibility for the accounting function, make day-to-day accounting decisions independently, identify problems proactively, and propose solutions rather than constantly escalating issues. Business maturity and stakeholder management: comfortable working directly with management, FP&A, operations, and external advisors. Able to explain financial issues clearly, challenge incorrect assumptions, and drive issues to resolution. Strong English communication skills , both written and verbal. Nice-to-have Requirements Experience accounting for US legal entities and practical US GAAP reporting. Background in Big Four audit followed by hands-on in-house accounting. Experience in international, technology-driven, or high-transaction-volume businesses. Experience with QuickBooks specifically. Experience supervising or reviewing the work of junior accountants. Familiarity with intercompany accounting and related-party transactions. Key Responsibilities Own general ledger accounting , ensuring accurate financial records and reliable financial statements. Manage the monthly close , including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and adjustments. Maintain accurate Balance Sheet and P&L reporting , investigating discrepancies and correcting accounting errors. Ensure proper accounting treatment of business transactions and maintain supporting documentation. Review and supervise accounting work , improving processes and maintaining consistent accounting standards. Manage intercompany accounting , including balances, reconciliations, and related entries. Take ownership of accounting issues , working independently with internal stakeholders and external advisors. Collaborate with FP&A , providing accurate financial data, explaining GL balances, and resolving reporting discrepancies. What Success Looks Like Accurate, well-maintained accounting records. Reliable monthly financial statements. A consistent and predictable month-end close. Accounting issues identified and resolved proactively. Clear communication with stakeholders. An accounting function that operates independently, with strong ownership and minimal day-to-day supervision.