Accountant
Job Summary
Job Description
Our client is a leading inbound destination management company with an established presence across multiple African countries. The organization specializes in delivering exceptional travel experiences through tailor-made private guided tours, FIT arrangements, group travel, and MICE solutions, supported by extensive destination expertise and strong operational capabilities. Recognized for its commitment to service excellence, innovation, and long-standing partnerships within the global tourism industry, our client combines deep local knowledge with robust systems and personalized service to create memorable travel experiences across Africa. The organization offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment that encourages professional growth, high performance, and continuous learning. Our client is seeking to recruit a qualified, detail-oriented, and commercially driven professional to fill the position below.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare financial statements and maintain the general ledger.
• Perform bank, ledger, and account reconciliations.
• Conduct financial analysis and manage petty cash transactions.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including processing invoices, payments, and customer account reconciliations.
• Oversee the preparation and reconciliation of permits.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance, analyze variances, and support cost control initiatives.
• Prepare tax returns and ensure compliance with applicable tax legislation and accounting standards.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Support both internal and external audit processes.
• Update financial systems and accounting databases with accurate financial information.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve financial processes and internal controls.
• Prepare financial reports as required by management.
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA III or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum of two (2) years' relevant experience in a busy tourism accounting or credit management environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience using the Tourplan system is mandatory.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate and timely financial reports.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet strict deadlines.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• High level of integrity, attention to detai
