Overview

Alibaba Travels is seeking a Sales Accounting Trainee to support the Finance team in recording, controlling, and reconciling sales transactions.

This is a learning-focused traineeship and a great entry point into accounting and finance. Working closely with the Finance, Sales, and Operations teams, the trainee will gain hands-on experience in recording sales entries, reconciling payment gateways and online transactions, and monitoring customer accounts within a fast-growing online travel environment.

Responsibilities

• Record sales-related accounting entries and events (invoices, discounts, sales returns, and refunds).
• Reconcile payment gateways, bank accounts, and high-volume online transactions on a daily and periodic basis.
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on the collection of receivables.
• Coordinate with the Sales team on invoicing and ensure the accuracy of sales information.
• Coordinate with the Treasury team regarding customer settlement methods.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in sales documents and payments.
• Collect, classify, and maintain sales-related documents and records.
• Prepare simple reports on sales status, receivables collection, and discrepancies.
• Support the periodic (monthly/quarterly) closing process for the sales area.
• Collaborate with the Finance, Sales, and Operations teams to improve recording and control processes.

Requirements

• Student or recent graduate in Accounting, Finance, Management, or a related field.
• Basic familiarity with accounting principles and methods for recording entries and sales invoices.
• Strong attention to detail in recording information, numbers, and reconciliations.
• Good command of Excel or Google Sheets.
• Ability to gather, classify, and maintain information, and prepare simple, clear reports.
• Strong follow-up skills and the ability to move several topics forward simultaneously.
• Sense of responsibility, discipline, and an eagerness to learn.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with different units.
• Familiarity with Iranian accounting software (such as Sepidar or Rahkaran) is an advantage.
• Familiarity with English is an advantage.