About us

Founded in 2015 in Athens, Greece, Welcome redefines the way people travel by going above and beyond the commoditized transfer service and being the first company to deliver a complete, personalised, in-destination travel experience. From the moment a traveler arrives at a new destination, until their return journey home, Welcome accommodates all their travel needs, including transfers, sightseeing trips, and local information, in the easiest, friendliest, and most personalised way possible. Welcome's drivers are experts in the area and share their local know-how to make travellers feel at home wherever they are. The company has also introduced contactless rides, thorough cleaning protocols, and protective equipment to make every journey safe.

Being a travel tech startup, Welcome continues to grow and scale its operations and is quickly becoming a global category leader for in-destination travel services.

One of the highest-rated global transportation companies with a rating of 4.9/5 stars 220 destinations with a goal to reach 350 by 2024 Over 2,000 travel partners including 1,000 hotels, numerous vacation rentals, and travel agents, adding 50+ new ones every month Over 1.5 Million happy travelers every year

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The Team

We are a group of vibrant diverse people who love traveling and never settle on quality. Each one of us didn’t join Welcome by chance and believes deeply in what Welcome is trying to achieve, so we work relentlessly to make that happen. We challenge common logic, focus on design, put simplicity and usability first, and create memorable experiences. We keep learning and exploring better ways to serve our community and grow personally and professionally in our respective fields. We stay humble along the way, with a “pay it forward” mentality, but with big and bold goals.

About the role

As the  Junior Finance Associate, you play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payments, maintaining vendor relationships, and supporting various finance-related tasks. Your expertise contributes to the seamless operation of our business.

Responsibilities

Operational Payments: Prepare and process payments through various methods in accordance with payment terms and company policies.   Accounting Oversight: Review and reconcile vendor statements to ensure all invoices are accounted for and discrepancies are resolved promptly. Assist on a range of accounting functions, including invoicing, cost accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures. Document Management: Maintain an organized filing system containing all relevant accounts, statements, transactions, and payments, facilitating easy retrieval and audit readiness. Transaction Tracking: Identify, document, and monitor daily transactions, ensuring that financial records are up-to-date and accurately reflect the company's financial activities. Invoice and Cost Management: Take charge of registering invoices and appropriately characterizing costs, providing a solid foundation for accurate financial reporting and decision-making.   Expense Review: Thoroughly review daily expenses, adhering to internal procedures to validate accuracy and compliance with company policies and maintain organized and up-to-date vendor records,