Kale Consultants inks accounting outsourcing deal with Etihad Airways

DUBAI: Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has announced that it will outsource the accounting of passenger and cargo revenues to aviation accountancy specialist Kale Consultants from April, 2012.

With 10 offices located across India, the USA, UK and New Zealand, Kale Consultants is a leading solutions provider with an exclusive focus on the airline and travel industry.

It offers solutions and services such as data analytics, managed process outsourcing services, software products, platform solutions, customised technology and hosting.

Kale Consultants CEO and Managing Director Vipul Jain said: "We are delighted to have Etihad as our customer. We are confident of delivering strategic value to support Etihad's fast-paced and dynamic growth."

Etihad Airways Chief Financial Officer James Rigney said revenue accounting plays a critical role in fast-paced growth and the airline wants to align its processes to industry leading practices and quality.

"We have chosen Kale because of its strategic focus, leading edge technology and expertise in revenue accounting," he said.