Junior Accountant jobs in South Africa

Purpose of the role:

The role involves a mix of sales account management and daily administration. Working closely with International Travel accounts, you will drive business within the platform to a higher standard, focusing on content levels and deal management. Successful applicants will be self-starting and resilient.

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Manage a portfolio of International Travel Accounts
• Research and build International Travel deals
• Deal Management including:
• Tracking Live Deals
• Price and Availability monitoring
• Booking Calendar Management
• Copy Feedback
• Deal extensions
• Discounts
• Provide support with new business accounts and ad hoc marketing campaigns
• Provide feedback on data including booking and visitor trends
• Collaborate with analysts on email orders, email campaigns, site orders, and App & Web pushes
• Follow industry and competitor trends to keep platforms relevant and aligned with the market
• Work alongside Customer Services to support escalated customer complaints or challenges
• Monitor deal refunds and coordinate with accounts to align with company policy
• Coordinate with finance to provide invoicing for marketing campaigns

Technical Skills required:

• Degree level desirable; A-Level is acceptable
• Good knowledge of Excel and computer literacy

Soft Skills required:

• Ability to prioritize workload
• Work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong objection handling and anticipation of queries
• Negotiation skills, especially regarding commission structures
• Willingness to work hard

This role may be suitable for roles such as Junior Account Manager, Senior Account Manager, or Team Leader.