Audit Specialist

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Basic information
Job role
Audit
Career level
Mid Career (2-6 years)
Keywords
Audit Specialist - Travel - Tourism
Description
1. Financial & Operational Auditing
  • GDS & Ticketing Auditing: Audit daily ticketing, voiding, refunding, and reissuing activities across Global Distribution Systems (GDS) such as Amadeus, Galileo, or Sabre to prevent error ADMs (Agency Debit Memos).
  • BSP & Supplier Reconciliation: Review weekly/monthly Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) reports, vendor statements, and hotel/tour operator invoices against internal bookings to spot pricing variances or unauthorized discounts.
  • Revenue Assurance: Reconcile daily cash, credit card, and bank transfers collected from retail branches and corporate clients against booking engine entries and general ledger postings.
  • Petty Cash & Expense Audits: Inspect branch petty cash funds, local branch operational expenses, and corporate expense reports for authorization compliance.
2. Compliance & Local Regulations (Egypt Focus)
  • Ensure financial records and invoice reporting align with Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) requirements (including E-Invoicing and E-Receipt systems compliance).
  • Audit tax withholdings, VAT calculations on service fees, and local tourism levies enforced by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
  • Prepare clear audit working papers and documentation to support annual external audits.
3. Internal Controls & Risk Management
  • Identify operational bottlenecks, leakage points, and fraud risks across domestic and international ticketing desks.
  • Conduct unannounced physical and digital audits on local retail branches or corporate booking accounts.
  • Recommend actionable improvements to internal financial processes and internal control workflows.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field from a reputable university.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in reviewing airline ticketing, tourism booking, and visa processing.
  • Fluent in written and spoken Arabic; Excellent/Fluent English is a must.
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills, excellent time-management under pressure.
Company information
Industry
Travel & Tourism
Area
Dokki