Revenue Accounting Manager

SUMMARY:
Drive Revenue Integrity, Pricing Strategy & Commercial Insight in Aviation
A leading organisation within the aviation sector is seeking an experienced Manager: Revenue Accounting to take ownership of pricing accuracy, revenue reconciliation, forecasting, and revenue optimisation in a complex, high-volume environment.
This role sits at the intersection of Finance, Commercial, Digital, and Operations, offering the opportunity to influence pricing strategy, product development, and channel performance through data-driven insights.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities
Revenue, Pricing & Reconciliation

• Develop, implement, and monitor accurate pricing calculations aligned with commercial strategy
• Ensure booking system records reconcile to payments received and that rates are correctly applied
• Reconcile all payment methods monthly for current and future bookings
• Manage partner invoicing processes in accordance with contractual terms
• Validate correct application of taxes and perform VAT reconciliations on ticket sales

• Optimise integration between ticketing/reservation systems and financial systems to ensure data integrity
• Provide early visibility of system or commercial changes impacting revenue recognition or forecasting
• Participate in projects aimed at improving revenue processes, systems, and automation

• Analyse pricing, revenue, and customer data to identify growth opportunities and areas of underperformance
• Provide strategic insights on pricing performance, market trends, and revenue optimisation opportunities
• Influence product development, channel distribution, and customer segmentation decisions
• Work closely with Digital and eCommerce teams to manage online pricing and inventory

• Produce demand forecasts, revenue budgets, and long-range projections
• Align forecasting models with financial targets, commercial campaigns, and operational capacity
• Develop scenario planning models under varying market conditions
• Design and support KPIs for revenue optimisation (e.g. RASK, load factor, yield, RevPAR)

• Lead, coach, and mentor the revenue accounting team
• Drive accountability, performance, and continuous improvement
• Build strong working relationships across Finance, Sales, Operations, IT, and external partners
• Facilitate effective cross-functional communication

• Support internal and external audits through accurate documentation and reconciliation trails
• Address audit queries, implement corrective actions, and maintain audit readiness
• Ensure compliance with tax legislation, pricing governance policies, contractual agreements, and aviation regulations

• Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential)
• BCom Degree in Finance or Accounting (Essential)
• BCom Honours in Finance or Accounting (Essential)
• CA(SA) – Chartered Accountant South Africa (Essential)
• Minimum 5 years’ finance experience, including 2 years in a supervisory or management role
• Proven experience in revenue management (Essential)
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Aviation experience (Advantageous)
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting systems
• Strong understanding of pricing strategy, data analysis, and revenue recognition
• Exposure to Sage X3 and reservation systems (Advantageous)
• Willingness to work extended hours when required

• Professional with high integrity and ethical standards
• Strong passion for pricing, revenue optimisation, and data-driven insights
• Process- and results-driven with excellent analytical skills
• Assertive, patient, and confident leader
• Self-motivated, reliable, and accountable
• Able to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment