Financial Accountant (DMC/Safari), Cape Town

About the job Financial Accountant (DMC/Safari) Our 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 Town

Job Type : Full Time

Workplace : Hybrid

Requirements

Matric

Relevant tertiary qualifications (advantageous)

Experience with FX and understanding of impact thereof

Skilled in consolidation, Journals, reconciliation and audit support

Advanced excel skills

Experience in tourism industry is advantageous

Experience between 3 - 5 years with, and knowledge of, IFRS, NAMRA, SARS VAT, Insurance Act, Companies Act and Tax.

Experience using Tourplan

Responsibilities Reporting

Bi-Weekly age analysis to be forwarded to HOF and department managers with reasons for amounts being overdue

Report And Escalate critical issues and variances to HOF

Monthly Internal review files compiled with commentary for submission to HOF

Oversee Weekly And Monthly Checks and escalations with Creditors and Debtors team

Drive Efficiencies and accountability

Assisting with statutory audit and Head Office queries and resolving them

Assist With general ledger process as well as post journals

Compile VAT reports get files and support ready for submission

Assist With monthly, quarterly and annual report files for, internal purposes, Head Office and Audits

Compile Support Files and answer queries related to internal and external audits

Financial Operations: Debtors

Ensure Correct, timely and complete checking of bi-weekly invoicing reports as well as updated commentary and action plans are in place before submitting to HOF

Ensure Statements are sent out on a bi weekly basis, and followed up to ensure prompt payment

Escalated Drive escalation process for any queries on invoices to ensure they are closed out timeously

Ensure Margins Flagged and attended to on a weekly basis and elevate any issues to the relevant manager

Check Correct VAT treatment of invoices sent to clients

Financial Operations: Treasury

Prepare Reconciliations for all bank accounts on a weekly basis and send to HOF for review

Reconcile Banks on a monthly basis for month end with FX rates

Revalue Creditors and debtors monthly and move to correct account with month end FX rate

Load OPE related payments that have been processed in TourPlan

Check 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 monthly

Financial Operations: Creditors

Capture ad hoc and invoices supplier accounts on Tourplan

Reconcile Creditor statements on Tourplan to supplier statements

Prepare Payments To Suppliers within agreed/contracted payment terms

Capture payments Tourplan once released on banking system

Pre-check Reporting and commentary on outstanding items on creditor age analysis before submission to HOF

Pre-check Reporting and commentary on any vouchers that have been over‑captured on Tourplan before submission to HOF

Obtain Tax Invoices from Pro‑forma invoices from suppliers for VAT compliance for the month

Organise And File all financial documents produced and received in a timely and organised filing system

Human Resources: Teamwork

Support one another as team; by assisting in each other’s duties as needed and directed

Bible Embrace Diversity and to have the ability to work in that environment

Partake In Annual performance appraisals

Be free to request training whenever the need arises

Additional Responsibilities

Proactively seek improvements and efficiencies in accounting processes and reporting

Responsible for loading payments for business units educational and ensuring all approvals and support are present before loading

Responsible for all secretarial and administration management of Business unit– credit card applications, CIPC or equivalent changes

Responsible for following the Opening and Closing of Vouchers process as well as ensuring all approvals and parameters are met beforehand

Stay Updated About Processes and products and establish efficiencies in current workflow

Improve Knowledge About Processes especially within the Finance Department but also in all other departments of the company

Highlight vouchers that can be closed to HOF monthly

Assistant Projects in the Finance team in line with roadmap and close out with HOF

Medical Aid

Life Insurance

Death&Disability insurance

Funeral Cover

Hybrid office environment with flexible work hours

Study Leave available for relevant business‑related studies

Financial assistance for your studies (after min. one year of working with us)

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