Accountant

TravelPeople; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

TravelPeople seeks a detail-driven Financial Accountant to join a dynamic team in Sandton. You will handle month-end reporting, reconciliations, and financial controls to ensure accuracy and support decision-making.

The role requires an accounting degree or equivalent, 3–5 years in financial accounting, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with Tourplan. You will collaborate with operations to drive efficiency and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in Financial Accountant role.
• Strong knowledge of reconciliations, reporting, budgeting and financial controls.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and month-end reports.
• Review and authorise supplier payments, reconciliations and credit card transactions.
• Perform bank, balance sheet, VAT and revenue reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, FICA and company policies.
• Support operational teams by resolving finance-related queries.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Manage Tourplan financial transactions and reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Accounting degree/diploma

Tools

Tourplan

Job description

Are you a detail-driven Financial Accountant with strong analytical skills and experience in reconciliations, reporting, and financial controls? Join a dynamic team at our client supporting a leading luxury travel business and play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and month-end reports.
• Review and authorise supplier payments, reconciliations, and credit card transactions.
• Perform bank, balance sheet, VAT, and revenue reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, FICA, and company policies.
• Support operational teams by resolving finance-related queries.
• Drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and assist with audits.
• Manage Tourplan financial transactions and reporting.

What We’re Looking For:

• Relevant Accounting Degree, Diploma, or Qualification.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a Financial Accountant role.
• Strong knowledge of reconciliations, reporting, budgeting, and financial controls.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Experience using Tourplan will be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Join an innovative organisation where your financial expertise will contribute to operational excellence within the travel and tourism industry.