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&Beyond is one of the world’s leading luxury experiential travel companies, designing personalised high-end tours in 15 countries in Africa, five in Asia and four in South America. The company also owns and operates 29 extraordinary safari lodges and camps, as well as set-departure expeditions… read more, throughout Africa; which positively impact more than 9 million acres of wildlife land. Established in 1991, &Beyond takes exceptional care of its guests in order to make a difference; its commitment to sustainable responsible travel, conservation and community empowerment has been globally recognised with multiple awards over the years. We offer warm local hospitality and sublime natural luxury that combine with interpretive natural experiences led by highly-skilled guides and rangers. With a brand that is globally recognised and respected, &Beyond is a leader in conservation, sustainability and the delivery of extraordinary guest experiences. At &Beyond, warm local hospitality and sublime natural luxury combine with an interpretive natural experiences led by highly-skilled guides and rangers. Conservation wins Beginning with the company’s groundbreaking conservation achievements during the restocking of Phinda Private Game Reserve, &Beyond has continued to take part in a number of conservation successes. Its approach to the creation of this reserve, from the underlying conservation issues to its interaction with the community, would prove to be the foundation on which all &Beyond’s subsequent projects were to be built. Since then the company has embarked on a variety of pioneering conservation initiatives, both in Africa and beyond. Some of its most comprehensive conservation victories are described below. Gaur translocation in India &Beyond was at the forefront of the ground-breaking mass translocation of 19 gaur (Indian bison) at Bandhavgarh National Park in India, the first successful reversal of a local extinction by means of the mass translocation of wild animals in the country. A decade of leopard research The MunYaWana Leopard Project, a collaboration between &Beyond and Panthera, a USA-based philanthropic association focused on the conservation of the world’s 37 species of wild cats was conducted at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, resulting in regulations for sustainable leopard trophy hunting and a stricter system of permits for the control of problem animals. Mnemba Island Marine Conservation Area In 2005, &Beyond worked with the Zanzibar Department of Fisheries and members of local Zanzibari fishing communities to form the Mnemba Island Marine Conservation Area (MIMCA). Green turtle monitoring project Staff at &Beyond Mnemba Island are involved in a regional tagging programme that monitors the movements of the globally endangered green turtles. Ader’s duiker and suni Breeding projects for the rare Ader’s duiker and endangered suni are being run at &Beyond Mnemba Island, with the population of Ader’s duiker tripling in eight years and more than 250 suni relocated off the island. Rhinos Without Border In 2011 &Beyond embarked on the first ever private game reserve donation of rhino to another country, when we translocated six white rhino from &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa to Botswana’s Okavango Delta. In partnership with Great Plains Conservation, the company is now preparing to translocate up to a further hundred rhino to the country in an initiative designed to help counter the scourge of poaching and preserve this African icon for future generations. 164 Katherine Street, Pin Mill Farm Block F Sandown, Johannesburg, 2010 South Africa
As a member of our Centre of Excellence Team, you will play a crucial role in fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning within our organization. You will collaborate closely with various departments to identify areas for improvement, develop best practices, and provide support to ensure successful implementation of initiatives.
KEY OUTPUTS:
Daily Responsibilities
Liaising with suppliers and reservations managers / consultants and all other relevant parties to resolve any queries
Review and release of payments on the different banking platforms
Bateleur Club: daily management and processing of Bateleur Club transactions
Bateleur Club: provide financial support for relationship managers and reservations teams
Daily finance queries – act as Finance liaison to the Sales, DMC, Commercial Teams, as well as the rest of the Finance team regarding any queries that may arise.
Ensuring compliance to company policies including AML and FICA
Checking and approving refunds and commissions in line with the Refunds, AML and FICA policies.
Continuous review of internal controls
Weekly Responsibilities
Adhoc functions to ensure the efficiency of the Touring Team
Preparing bank reconciliations and resolving queries
Bateleur Travel: processing and reconciliation of credit card transactions
Bateleur Club: reconciliation and clearing of Bateleur Club suspense account transactions.
Bateleur Club: follow up on Membership shortfalls
Monthly Responsibilities
Tourplan financial period close as per deadlines and established processes
Revaluation and review of all bank reconciliations
Preparing and reviewing Balance sheet recons
PTJ: reviewing of regional stock sheets
PTJ: processing of stock movement according to stock sheets
PTJ: investigating stock write offs
VAT calculations, submissions on e-filing and resolution of queries
Bateleur Travel: preparation and review of revenue
Bateleur Travel: quarterly revenue recons
Bateleur Club: reconciliation of Member statements
Bateleur Club: calculation of Relationship Managers commissions
Bateleur Club: preparation of monthend schedules
Bateleur Club: monthly expiries
Management account preparation and review
Accurate monthly and quarterly forecasting
Budgets: prepare, implement and maintain
Audit: participate in intermediate/ yearend audits, and internal reviews
Support the Debtors’ team and Team Leader
Attending the Debtors review and feedback to Touring Finance Manager on risk areas.
Deemed VAT review with the aim maintaining a reduced liability.
Full function Miami accounting to TB
Ground Handling: processing of revenue and cost of sales of Tourplan
Ground Handling: management of credit card expenses
Ground Handling: management of fuel usage
WeExpense: loading of credit card statements according to specified timelines
WeExpense: review and authorisation of credit card expenses
WeExpense: raising of provisions for open claims
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Payment and Reconciliation Review: Review and authorize supplier reconciliations and payments (including foreign suppliers).
Accuracy and Compliance: Maintain accurate, up-to-date ledgers, and compliance with company policies.
Query Resolution: Efficiently resolve complex queries and disputes, acting as an escalation point.
Reporting and Deadlines: Ensure all month-end deadlines are met.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to team efficiencies and workflows.
Risk Management: monitoring and managing high risk agents.
Full responsibility for Tourplan transaction flows, accounting, reporting and internal controls.
Ensuring the full function month end process is adhered to.
KEY COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Negotiation Skills: Ability to problem solve and find solutions with both internal and external stakeholders while maintaining relationships.
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse data and identify trends.
Accuracy and Detail: High level of attention to detail in financial reconciliation.
Resilience: Ability to work under pressure and meet tight, strict deadlines.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Relevant Accounting Qualification, Diploma, or Degree.
Experience: 3–5 years of related experience.
Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Technical Proficiency: High level of competence in MS Office (especially Excel) and proficiency with Tourplan.
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