What do accountants do at Lonely Planet?
At Lonely Planet there’s a really broad range of roles. The company has about 500 employees worldwide and we employ around 25 people in accounting or finance roles. Jobs include Financial Accountants who provide the basis for financial reporting, ensuring that when the numbers are combined they are comparable across organisations. They also ensure that the processes and systems function so that the right information is collected, bills are paid and receipts get collected. Commercial Analysts, sometimes called Management Accountants, help the business understand what their budgets are, what they’ve already spent, and how different areas are performing. They also provide financial input into the assessment of initiatives and forecasting in general. There are also specialists in certain areas, such as tax, treasury and systems. A real variety of roles.
