Finance Manager, OTA Operations

We're on a mission to help people discover the real value of travel — to inspire, to give more reasons, to make it easy — for you to go. Our company was founded back in 2005, and since then, we've imagined and created some of the most well-loved products for travelers all around the world.

Today, Wego is used by millions of people every month — people who travel for adventure, work, family, and for many other reasons. That's why we work tirelessly to make your experience of planning and booking flights, hotels, and trips as seamless as possible.

Team Description:

The Finance team oversees accounting, reporting, compliance, and financial operations across all Wego entities. The team ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with local and international regulations, and effective management of resources to support Wego's strategic and operational objectives.

The Role:

The Finance Manager for OTA Operations will lead a team responsible for ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reconciliations, and compliance across the OTA business. This role requires strong leadership skills and deep expertise in OTA-specific finance operations.

What you will be working on:

Financial Operations & Controls

• Manage end-to-end financial operations including AP, AR, reconciliations, settlements, and cash flow monitoring
• Oversee supplier and partner payments (airlines, hotels, GDS, LCC, consolidators, payment gateways, etc.) ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Monitor customer refunds, chargebacks, and ensure resolution of disputes
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial policies

Reconciliation & Reporting

• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of OTA-specific accounts (GDS, LCC, VCC, wallets, banks)
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and reconciliation between booking systems, ERP, and bank accounts
• Prepare detailed variance analysis of revenues, commissions, discounts, cancellations, and refunds
• Drive timely monthly closing, working closely with corporate accounting teams

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify gaps in operational finance processes and implement automation to improve efficiency
• Collaborate with technology teams to design solutions for automated reconciliations and settlement workflows
• Standardize financial processes across regions and business units

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations (GST, TDS, VAT, Corporate Tax depending on jurisdiction)
• Support statutory, internal, and external audits with reconciliations and documentation
• Ensure adherence to AML, ABC, and other regulatory requirements impacting OTA payments and settlements

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead OTA financial operations, reconciliations, and settlements

• Manage compliance, audit preparation, and financial controls

• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives
• Oversee a team of finance professionals handling high-volume transactions

Skills and experience:

• Strong knowledge of OTA business models, booking flows, and settlement cycles
• Deep expertise in reconciliations, accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP), and financial operations
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite) and OTA tools (Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport, direct LCC integrations)
• Advanced Excel proficiency; SQL knowledge is a plus
• Team leadership and people management experience in a high-volume transactional environment
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on automation and efficiency

Qualifications and experience:

• Chartered Accountant, CPA, MBA Finance, or equivalent qualification
• 8–12 years of finance experience, with at least 4–5 years in OTA, travel, e-commerce, or payments sector
• Proven track record in managing reconciliations, settlements, and financial operations in multi-currency, high-volume environments
• Experience leading teams of five or more members