Manager: Revenue Accounting

FlySafair • Full-time • City of Johannesburg, ZA • 21h ago

Develop, implement, and monitor accurate pricing calculations in line with commercial strategy.
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to align pricing and promotional strategies with overall business and revenue objectives.
Ensure all payment methods are reconciled monthly for current and future bookings, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Ensure booking system records reconcile with payments actually received and that rates are correctly calculated.
Manage partner invoicing processes in accordance with contractual terms.
Optimise integration between the ticketing system and the financial system to ensure data consistency.
Validate and ensure correct application of taxes and perform VAT reconciliations for ticket sales.
Support the finance team by providing early visibility of new developments that may impact revenue recognition or forecasting.
Participate in new and innovative projects aimed at improving revenue processes or systems.
Influence product development, channel distribution, and customer segmentation decisions based on revenue data insights.
Ensure close alignment with digital and ecommerce teams to manage online pricing and inventory.
Provide leadership by acting as a resource, coach, and mentor, while setting clear team goals aligned with business objectives.
Manage team output by driving focus, accountability, and high performance through effective motivation and guidance.
Lead by example to foster a collaborative and results-oriented work environment that recognises and rewards success.
Support team members in overcoming barriers to productivity and goal achievement.
Handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
Analyse pricing, revenue, and customer data to identify opportunities for growth and areas of underperformance.
Provide strategic, data-driven insights to senior management on pricing performance, market trends, and revenue optimisation opportunities.
Develop and maintain revenue reports and dashboards to support decision-making across senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Support the design of KPIs for revenue optimisation (e.g., RASK, load factor, RevPAR, yield per customer).
Produce accurate demand forecasts, revenue budgets, and long-range projections using historical data, booking trends, and external market indicators.
Align forecasting models with financial targets, commercial campaigns, and operational capacity.
Provide scenario planning models for revenue performance under different market conditions.
Support internal and external audit processes by ensuring accurate documentation, clear pricing trails, and proper reconciliation of booking, ticketing, and financial data.
Address audit queries, implement corrective actions, and maintain audit readiness in line with financial control standards.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Sales, Operations, and IT) and external partners to ensure alignment of pricing, revenue strategies, and system integration.
Facilitate effective communication between departments to support cross-functional objectives.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Sales, Operations, and IT) and external partners to ensure alignment of pricing, revenue strategies, and system integration.
Facilitate effective communication between departments to support cross-functional objectives.
Ensure compliance with relevant tax legislation, contractual pricing agreements, and aviation regulatory requirements.
Maintain accurate documentation and support internal and external audit processes.
Champion adherence to internal financial controls and pricing governance policies.
Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
BCom Degree in Finance or Accounting (Essential);
BCom Honours in Finance or Accounting (Essential);
CA (SA) Qualified Chartered Accountant South Africa (Essential);
5 years’ Finance experience in a mid-sized organisation, of which, 2 years’ must have been in a supervisory/managerial role (Essential);
Proven experience in revenue management (Essential);
Experience in budget preparation and reporting (Essential);
Aviation experience (Advantageous);
Prepared to work extended hours when required;
Strong financial acumen;
Knowledge of automated Financial and Accounting reporting systems;
Knowledge of financial regulations;
Relevant theoretical knowledge, accounting principles and practices;
Sound understanding of pricing strategy and data analysis;
Knowledge of Sage X3 and reservation systems.

Personal Attributes

Professional;
High integrity;
High degree of patience and assertiveness;
Must have a passion for pricing and revenue insights;
Initiative-taking;
Ethical, tactful, dependable and accountable;
Process and results-driven;
Self-motivated;
Reliable and dependable.

Application Guideline

Email applications will not be accepted;
Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;
Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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