Financial Accountant (JB5381)
Bryanston, Gauteng
Market Related (Negotiable)
Permanent

A well-established travel and tourism organisation with an international footprint is looking for a skilled Financial Accountant to manage the full accounting function across multiple Southern African entities. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing supplier and cash flow processes, and assisting with budget planning and forecasting. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in multi-currency environments, VAT and PAYE submissions across regions, and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and consultants

Minimum Requirements:
Tertiary qualification in Financial Accounting
Experience with cashbook management (ideally in travel and tourism)
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced spreadsheets)
Working knowledge of Accpac (advantageous)
Solid understanding of VAT and PAYE in South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting
Maintain cashbooks for South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia
Handle forex transactions and prepare weekly cashflow reports
Make payments to suppliers and manage supplier relationships
Oversee collections of outstanding debt
Review work of debtors and creditors clerks
Process all monthly journals and balance sheet reconciliations
Liaise with consultants for direct client receipts
Maintain records of all advance deposits
Assist the Financial Manager with budgeting and forecasting
Submit VAT and PAYE returns for all relevant entities
Prepare project analysis reports for the Financial Manager
Teamwork
Build strong relationships across international offices
Communicate and implement best financial practices
Provide support and assistance to colleagues, even outside normal hours when needed
Learning and Development
Keep up to date on tax, legislative, and currency exchange developments
Expand product knowledge and engage in training or office visits where feasible
Enhance communication and interpersonal skills
Core Values
Passion, Innovation, Respect, Environmental Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Stakeholder Focus

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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