Accounting Assistant

Requisition ID: 2942

Department: Finance/General

Work Type: Hybrid

Application Close Date: 13th of April, 2025

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. More than 34 years later, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with hundreds of trips in over 100 countries.

The world needs more Intrepid people:

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for executing tasks related to the analysis of accounting accounts to ensure the accuracy of balances in the accounts that make up the financial statements. This includes the obligation to record daily transactions and assist in the preparation of reports for decision-making in the area.

This role will collaborate with the Finance Accountant to achieve departmental and company objectives, ensuring compliance with monthly, annual, and regulatory deadlines. Additionally, they perform tasks as outlined by Finance Management, contributing to the efficiency and accuracy of financial processes.

This is a full-time permanent position that will operate on a hybrid basis out of our office in Lima, Peru. To provide the best experience to our customers, this role would operate out of our office with some work-from-home days.

Some of the experience you’ll bring with you may include:

Graduate in Accounting or bachelor’s degree in accounting

Intermediate-level tax knowledge: VAT (IGV) and Income Tax (3rd Category)

Experience in analysis and reconciliation of accounts

Experience or knowledge in the use of Izipay platform and other payment gateway

Preparation and filing of PLE for Sales

Experience in implementing billing and collection processes

Knowledge of software, ERP

Experience in handling electronic billing software

Proficiency in English software, Microsoft Office 365 ERP (Microsoft Dynamics) is desirable

Intermediate or Advanced Excel skills

Intermediate-level English is desirable, advanced level is an advantage

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:

Intrepid is made up of 58 nationalities across 46 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include:

Flexible work options, such as work-from-home options and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trip's
A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.

At Intrepid ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion is an important part of our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit your application, please email careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and the accommodations you need, we will then be in touch to support your application.

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