Bryanston: Financial Assistant posted by Craven Cottage CC

Duties:
 
Ensure accurate reporting of financials.
Extracting of Tourplan reports to manage real costs in bookings and margins.
Ensure correct margins are being reported on bookings by means of various operational reports including costs loaded into prior closed periods.
Create and monitor weekly reports.
Clearing of flights by means of intercompany transactions.
Assist financial reporting manager with weekly and monthly reporting.
Creation and analysis of profit and loss statement.
Analyse the debtors ageing and control there-of including sending monthly claims to Agents.
Compile monthly financial review
Assist with auditors and operational queries.
 
Requirements:
 
Matric
A formal qualification will be an advantage
At least 2+ years’ experience in a financial role within the travel & tourism sector
Minimum 1 year experience in reporting
Advanced Excel skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software
Sage 300 knowledge (or similar)
Financial knowledge
Strong communication skills
Strong business acumen
Tourplan knowledge would be advantageous
A mature approach when dealing with people.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to handle controversial or emotional issues objectively and analytically.
Capacity for dealing with employees at all levels.
Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people.
Excellent planning, organisational, analytical and decision-making skills
Good conflict resolution skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Integrity and honesty.
Good interpersonal skills.
Project management skills.