Sandton: Touring Financial Accountant

This role is pivotal in driving financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. The position involves daily interaction with suppliers, reservations managers, and internal teams to resolve queries, manage payments, and oversee club transactions. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, resilience under pressure, and proficiency in Tourplan and Excel, all while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the organization. Core Criteria: Relevant Accounting Qualification (Diploma or Degree) 35 years of related finance/accounting experience Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills High proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) Technical competence with Tourplan software Strong negotiation and problem‑solving abilities Analytical mindset with trend‑identification skills Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail Resilience under pressure and ability to meet strict deadlines Candidate Responsibilities: Daily Liaise with suppliers, reservations managers, and consultants to resolve queries Review and release payments across banking platforms Manage and process club transactions and provide financial support to teams Act as finance liaison for Sales, DMC, Commercial, and Finance teams Ensure compliance with AML and FICA policies Approve refunds and commissions in line with compliance standards Continuously review internal controls Weekly Perform ad hoc functions to support Touring Team efficiency Prepare bank reconciliations and resolve queries Process and reconcile credit card transactions Reconcile and clear suspense account transactions Follow up on membership shortfalls Monthly Close financial periods in Tourplan according to deadlines Revalue and review all bank reconciliations Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations Process and investigate stock movements and write‑offs Calculate and submit VAT, resolve related queries Prepare and review revenue and quarterly reconciliations Reconcile member statements and calculate commissions Prepare month‑end schedules and expiries Prepare and review management accounts, forecasts, and budgets Participate in audits and internal reviews Support Debtors team and provide risk feedback Manage deemed VAT reviews to reduce liability Handle full accounting functions for operations Process revenue and costs for Ground Handling, manage credit card expenses and fuel usage Oversee WeExpense credit card statements, authorizations, and provisions