Job Description

At Avolta (SIX: AVOL), our people are at the driving force behind our success. With a team of over 76,000 individuals representing more than 150 nationalities, we are a truly global company driven by passion, innovation, and excellence.

Born from the combination of Dufry and Autogrill, Avolta is redefining the travel experience through the dedication and expertise of our diverse workforce. Across 73 countries and 1,000 locations, our teams bring energy, creativity, and commitment to delivering world-class travel retail and food & beverage experiences.

We operate across multiple channels - including airports, motorways, cruise ships, ports, railways, and more - offering endless opportunities for collaboration and growth. Our people are empowered to make an impact, supported by a culture that values teamwork, development, and innovation.

Sustainability and social responsibility are embedded in our strategy, ensuring we grow in a way that benefits both our employees and the communities we serve.

Are you looking for a dynamic, international career where your contributions truly matter? Join Avolta and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of travel - together.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review annual financials as per financial reporting standards and ensure reporting as pe prescribed accounting standards within due timelines
• Coordination with statutory auditors
• Liaise and agree Board meeting dates, audit sign-off dates and provide detailed checklist to finance/other teams
• Drive quality month-end accounting closure process with agreed timelines
• Ensure all the sub-functions of finance are engaged collaboratively to ensure accounts are maintained current and clean.
• Preparation and reporting of annual financials as per IFRS to central entities and interacting with Group’s finance controllers for consolidation purposes
• Ensure timely compliances of applicable statutes
• Identify areas for process improvements/automations and implementation
• Timely reconciliation of intercompany balances and sign offs

Skills and attributes for success

• Deep understanding of IndAS, IGAAP and IFRS including new announcements
• Ability to understand and work with complex structures and business models
• High accuracy and on time delivery
• Succinct and structured oral and written communications skills
• An eye for efficiency and process improvements
• Planning and team management skills and ability to prioritize the workload
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to details and sense of ownership
• Ability to stretch in the busy period for high quality and on time delivery

Person Profile

Experience and Specific Requirements

Key Relationships

• Chartered Accountant with 16-20 years of experience
• Strong analytical skills, Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong General ledger accounting skills
• Practical knowledge of IndAS, IGAAP and IFRS required
• Understanding of the Accounting and MIS Systems
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Expertise in MS Excel, PowerPoint and handling large amount of data sets and tasks
• Min. 8-10 yrs of team management experience

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We look forward to connecting with you soon!