Accountant

SUMMARY:
If you thrive in a high-volume, multinational environment where deadlines are tight, transactions cross borders and accuracy is non-negotiable, welcome aboard! Our client, a global travel and tourism conglomerate, is looking for an Accountant based at their head office in Johannesburg North.

POSITION INFO:
Our client operates at scale, with complex, multi-entity operations and strong international reporting requirements. 

This a role will serve as the key link between the terminal, international logistics operations and the head office. The position requires close collaboration with ground operations, procurement and finance teams across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and reconcile creditors (local & foreign)
• Manage billing and invoicing
• Oversee debtors and cash collections in line with credit terms
• Perform bank reconciliations and transaction posting
• Maintain general ledger postings, accruals, prepayments and provisions
• Drive the month-end close
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Compile monthly reporting packs and commentary for Group submission
• Monitor spend vs budget and highlight risks and savings opportunities
• Partner with operations and procurement on cost-saving initiatives. Support procurement projects, vendor reviews and compliance checks
• Monitor supplier performance, pricing and cost trends
• Act as the finance point-of-contact for ground operations teams
• Provide financial insights for operational decision-making
• Support operational audits, compliance reviews and documentation
• Assist with business cases, CAPEX and special projects
• Support system implementations and process improvements

• BCom in Accounting or Finance
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles
• 3 to 5 years post-articles experience in an operational finance or accounting role
• Experience in multinational environments
• Experience in travel & tourism, hospitality or shipping advantageous
• Strong exposure to creditors, debtors and month-end close
• Advanced MS Excel
• Experience with SAP (beneficial) or similar ERP systems
• Solid IFRS knowledge
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy and compliance
• Team player with the ability to work cross-functionally