Job Summary
This role sits at the intersection of operations and head office finance, ensuring that financial processes run efficiently, reporting deadlines are met and controls remain watertight. If you enjoy being hands-on across creditors, billing, reporting and cost control, while partnering closely with operational teams, this opportunity offers strong exposure and impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Operations & Accounting
- Process and reconcile local and foreign creditors, ensuring accurate and timely payments
- Manage the full billing function and oversee collections in line with credit terms
- Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate general ledger postings
- Manage accruals, prepayments and provisions
- Support monthly management accounts and variance analysis
Month-End & Reporting- Drive month-end close processes and ensure reporting deadlines are met
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations (creditors, debtors, accruals, intercompany balances)
- Compile monthly reporting packs with commentary for consolidation
- Monitor performance against budget and highlight risks and opportunities
Procurement & Cost Control- Partner with operations and procurement to identify cost-saving initiatives
- Support vendor reviews and procurement projects
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and approval frameworks
- Monitor supplier performance and cost trends
Operational & Project Support- Act as finance business partner to operational teams
- Support audits and compliance reviews
- Assist with system implementations and process improvements (SAP exposure advantageous)
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required
Job Experience and Skills Required:
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting / Finance
- 3–5 years’ experience in operational accounting
- Strong exposure to creditors, billing and collections
- Proven month-end and reporting experience
- Exposure to procurement and cost-control initiatives
- Experience within travel, hospitality, tourism or related industries advantageous
- Strong Excel and ERP systems experience (SAP beneficial)
- Analytical, detail-oriented and deadline-driven
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Willingness to travel to operational sites when required
If you are an Accountant who thrives in an operational environment and enjoys working across finance, procurement and business operations, this opportunity offers exposure, responsibility and international alignment.
Apply now!
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For more information, contact:
Lindi Will
Researcher: Finance
012 348 4940