Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting:

• Reconcile and balance credit cards, including all of our client's credit cards.
  
• Capture and process credit card transactions.
  
• Issue and receive funds for guides, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
  
• Manage foreign petty cash, ensuring proper documentation and reporting.
  
• Update project report templates and ensure accurate data entry.
  
• Maintain the guides’ balance records and ensure proper filing.
  
• Communicate with guides based outside the country to ensure accurate balancing and timely resolution of any discrepancies.
  

Team Work:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with international offices and key personnel.
  
• Provide support and guidance to colleagues as required, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  
• Effectively communicate and implement best practices for financial processes and procedures.
  
• Assist colleagues outside of normal office hours when necessary.
  

Learning & Development:

• Continuously develop product knowledge to stay current with industry trends.
  
• Participate in office visits and events where feasible.
  
• Stay informed about global issues that may impact the role, such as currency exchange, legislation, tax, and the trading environment.
  

Administration:

• Ensure full understanding and adherence to divisional procedures and policies.
  
• Contribute to the enhancement of existing financial procedures and processes.
  
• Submit reports in a timely manner and adhere to deadlines.
  

Qualifications & Expertise:

• Matric / Grade 12 qualification (essential).
  
• Tertiary qualification in financial accounting is advantageous.
  
• Proven experience in cashbook management, ideally within the travel and tourism industry.
  
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel.
  
• Knowledge of Accpac is a plus.
  

Competencies:

• Mature approach and ability to liaise effectively across all levels of the organization.
  
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and tact.
  
• Strong planning and decision-making skills.
  
• Good conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Integrity, honesty, and strong work ethics.
  
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
  
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
  
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  

This position offers a competitive salary based on relevant experience.