Senior Accountant

Requisition ID: 2580

Department: Finance/Accounting

Work Type: Hybrid

Application Close Date: 30th of November

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 Senior Accountant will oversee the accounting and financial operations including managing accounts receivable, intercompany invoicing, local taxes, employee benefits, payroll, and worker-related matters. This role involves preparing financial statements in accordance with IFRS, conducting reviews and analyses for presentation to various entities in Peru, and producing global financial reports monthly, adhering to international reporting deadlines. The Senior Accountant will also perform internal audits and manage processes related to local authorities.

This is a full-time permanent position, working on a hybrid basis from our office in Lima, Peru. To provide the best experience to our people, this role would operate mostly work-from-home days until further notice.

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

Advanced proficiency in Excel (lookups, pivots, formulas) and experience with ERP systems, specifically MSD365.

CA/CPA with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience, strong knowledge of taxes, and preferable experience in the tourism industry.

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.

Expertise in corporate taxes (VAT, income tax, PDB), exportation services in tourism advantageous.

Experience managing staff & payroll.

Fluent in English with excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proficient analytical and critical thinking abilities, capable of meeting filing deadlines and managing e-commerce platforms, including product listings and inventory.

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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