About the job Financial Accountant (DMC/Safari)About the CompanyOur client continuously excels in arranging all aspects of destination management services in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Rwanda, Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius. Their source markets have grown continuously and now include Europe, Asia, South and North America.They have the resources and hands-on experience to guide you through the wide array of destination possibilities. They arrange custom-designed specialised tours for more than 2 000 groups annually as well as offer accommodation, city-breaks, safaris, tours, trains, regional and domestic flights, fly-drive packages, cruise-ship handling, excursions and transfers for the individual traveller.Location: Cape TownJob Type: Full Time | HybridRequirementsMatricRelevant tertiary qualifications (advantageous)Experience with FX and understanding of impact thereofSkilled in consolidation, Journals, reconciliation and audit supportAdvanced excel skillsExperience in tourism industry is advantageousExperience between 3 - 5 years with, and knowledge of, IFRS, NAMRA, SARS VAT, Insurance Act, Companies Act and Tax.Experience using Tourplan (Advantageous)BenefitsBase SalaryMedical aid R 3 220Discovery Vitality R329Hybrid work: 2-3 days in the office per weekFlexible working hours: Start no later than 10:00 am as long as you work 8 hours per day + lunchMedical AidLife InsuranceDeath & Disability insuranceFuneral CoverStudy Leave available for relevant business-related studies.Financial assistance for your studies (after min. one year of working with us)Long-service award bonusResponsibilitiesReportingBi-Weekly age analysis to be forwarded to HOF and department managers with reasons for amounts being overdueReport And Escalate critical issues and variances to HOFDrive month end Process Pre-check internal review (OPEX, accruals, Fixed Asset register, FX movements etc)Monthly Internal review files compiled with commentary for submission to HOFOversee Weekly And Monthly Checks and escalations with Creditors and Debtors teamDrive Efficiencies and accountabilityAssisting with statutory audit and Head Office queries and resolving themAssist With general ledger process as well as post journalsCompile VAT reports get files and support ready for submissionAssist With monthly, quarterly and annual report files for, internal purposes, Head Office and AuditsCompile Support Files and answer queries related to internal and external auditsFinancial Operations: DebtorsEnsure Correct, timely and complete checking of bi-weekly invoicing reports as well as updated commentary and action plans are in place before submitting to HOFEnsure Statements are sent out on a bi weekly basis, and followed up to ensure prompt paymentEscalated Drive escalation process for any queries on invoices to ensure they are closed out timeouslyEnsure Margins Flagged and attended to on a weekly basis and escalate any issues to the relevant managerCheck Correct VAT treatment of invoices sent to clients Financial Operations: TreasuryPrepare Reconciliations for all bank accounts on a weekly basis and send to HOF for reviewReconcile Banks on on a monthly basis for month end with FX ratesRevalue Creditors and debtors monthly and move to correct account with month end FX rateLoad OPE related payments that have been processed in TourPlanCheck Payments Loaded As Well as support is in accordance with company and statutory compliance (revenue service for tax compliance)Calculate and post journal for movement from realised and unrealised operational FX to non-operational FX monthlyFinancial Operations: CreditorsCapture ad hoc and invoices supplier accounts on TourplanReconcile Creditor statements on Tourplan to supplier statementsPrepare Payments To Suppliers within agreed/contracted payment termsCapture payments Tourplan once released on banking systemPre-check Reporting and commentary on outstanding items on creditor age analysis before submission to HOFPre-check Reporting and commentary on any vouchers that have been over-captured on Tourplan before submission to HOFObtain Tax Invoices from Pro-forma invoices from suppliers for VAT compliance for the monthOrganise And File all financial documents produced and received in a timely and organised filing systemHuman Resources: TeamworkSupport one another as team; by assisting in each other's duties as needed and directedBible Embrace Diversity and to have the ability to work in that environmentPartake In Annual performance appraisalsBe free to request training whenever the need arisesAdditional ResponsibilitiesProactively seek improvements and efficiencies in accounting processes and reportingResponsible for loading payments for business units educational and ensuring all approvals and support are present before loadingResponsible for all secretarial and administration management of Business unit- credit card applications, CIPC or equivalent changesResponsible for following the Opening and Closing of Vouchers process as well as ensuring all approvals and parameters are met beforehandStay Updated About Processes and products and establish efficiencies in current workflowImprove Knowledge About Processes especially within the Finance Department but also in all other departments of the companyHighlight vouchers that can be closed to HOF monthlyAssistant Projects in the Finance team in line with roadmap and close out with HOF#J-18808-Ljbffr