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WOLO Travel

Accounts Assistant (Permanent) Cape Town CBD -Finance
Publication: 17 Jan 2023

Job Description

Applications to be submitted via career portal https://wolotravel.co.za/work-with-us/
 
About the Brand
WOLO Travel is on a mission to create affordable and unforgettable experiences across the globe. We excite our customers with engaging online content and inspire them in our retail store (or as we call it, Experience Centre) redefining in-store travel browsing and shopping in South Africa. The WOLO Travel team is young, dynamic and resourceful and live by the ethos - We Only Live Once!
 
About the Opportunity
We are looking for an Accounts all-rounder, someone who thinks globally and can instinctively manage and interpret numbers like a wizard. You will be responsible for facilitating and documenting all financial transactions including accounts receivable & payable, cash flow & bank journals, invoices, payroll, and other financial functions. You will record all these transactions, balance accounts, and enter/verify/update financial information via our CRM & accounting system. Reporting directly to the General Manager and working with a team of travel industry professionals, your enthusiasm and accounting expertise will ensure that everything ‘adds up’!
 
Our ideal candidate is:
  • Capable of handling multiple tasks with competing priorities under minimal supervision
  • Able to think critically and exercise independent judgment and discretion
  • Technologically savvy and resourceful
  • Results-oriented and solution-focused with a problem-solving attitude
  • Able to exercise strong attention to detail
  • An effective communicator in speaking and writing
  • Self-motivated with a learning attitude, a sense of urgency and desire to explore new approaches
 The responsibilities of the position
  • Full accounting function from general ledger to Income Statement, Balance Sheet and related reports
  • Posting of day-to-day transactions, maintenance and filing of all associated financial records.
  • Process accounts receivable/payable (both local and foreign) in a timely manner while performing checks of the posting process to ensure accuracy.
  • Capture & reconcile bank statements while monitoring cash flow, budgets and company expenditure.
  • Execute monthly payroll and prepare associated SARS documentation.
  • Assist with monthly VAT submission and processing for VAT report.
  • Management of fixed asset reconciliation, interest accruals and Forex gain/loss.
  • Perform Customer and Supplier Reconciliations and verify all financial transactions are recorded in the correct journals, Suppliers Ledger, Customer Ledger, and General Ledger.
  • Preparation of Monthly Reporting, Commission Statements & P&L.
  • Ad hoc administrative duties as required.

Availability

Immediately

Salary

R15 000 – R18 000 per month

Required Qualifications

 Experience & Qualifications
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting
  • Practical accounts experience of 2+ years (travel industry advantageous)
  • Experience with Microsoft Business Central (preferred) or other ERP/Accounting Software
  • Previous accounts experience within a multinational company preferred.
  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel

Location

Cape Town CBD

General Details

Work Perks
  • Free International Flight Annually
  • Hybrid work from home and office flexibility
  • 10 Additional Long Weekends per Year
  • Work Remotely Overseas for up to 4 weeks per year
  • Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
  • Access to Travel Discounts and Industry Educational trips abroad
Applications to be submitted via career portal https://wolotravel.co.za/work-with-us/

Application details

Contact Name :WOLO Travel Careers

Contact Phone:021 300 6070

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