Financial Accountant

Professional Career Services; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the travel and tourism sector is looking for a Financial Manager to oversee cash management, forecasts, and budgets. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial stability by managing cashbooks across SA, Botswana, and Namibia, while also spearheading supplier relationships. This position requires a relevant financial qualification and strong experience (5+ years) in a comparable role, particularly in the travel industry.

Benefits

Medical aid

Provident fund

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in cashbook, preferably in travel and tourism.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash, forecasts, and budgets for the department.
• Handle cashbook for SA, Botswana, Namibia and manage supplier relationships.
• Submit VAT and PAYE for Botswana, Namibia, South Africa.

Skills

MS Excel

Cashbook Management

Financial Analysis

Education

Relevant Financial Qualification

Tools

Accpac

Job description

Job Description

To manage the cash, forecast and budgets, using full accounting functions for the department.

• Cashbook for SA , Botswana, Namibia
• Forex handling
• Doing the cashflow weekly
• Making payments to all suppliers
• Managing the supplier relationships regarding payments
• Collections of outstanding debt
• Reviewing the work of the Debtors and credits clerk
• Doing all the monthly journals for all companies
• Doing the balance sheet reconciliations for all companies
• Liaising with the consultants regarding receipt of the funds for direct clients
• Maintaining all advance deposits received
• Assist Financial Manager with forecast and budgets
• Submitting the VAT and PAYE for Botswana, Namibia, South Africa
• Project report analysis to be submitted to the Financial Manager
• To build relationships with all international offices and key personnel
• Provide support, guidance and time to help colleagues and their work
• Effectively communicate and implement best practice policies and procedures
• Flexibility to assist colleagues out of normal office hours, when and if required
• Continuously develop product knowledge, visit our offices where possible and participate in events where feasible
• Keep abreast of global issues affecting your role including currency exchange, legislation, tax, trading environments etc.
• Develop communication skills

Qualifications

Relevant Financial Qualification

Skills

• At least 5 years experience in similar role
• Experience in cashbook preferably gained within the travel and tourism industry
• Strong MS Excel spreadsheet skills and preferably Accpac knowledge

Salary/Package

Negotiable depending on experience

Benefits

Medical aid, provident fund

Job Post Expiration

2025-07-20