ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

Company: Eswatini Tourism Authority (ETA)
Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Application Deadline: Friday 12th June 2026

Description

The Eswatini Tourism Authority is seeking a dedicated Assistant Accountant to strengthen its finance team and ensure accurate, timely and compliant financial operations. This role exists to support effective financial management, enhance accountability and contribute to the Authority’s mission of promoting tourism growth in Eswatini.

We are looking for a detail-oriented, ethical and proactive professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently under pressure. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills in English and SiSwati.

Key Responsibilities

Payments Processing

• Prepare payment vouchers and ensure all supporting documentation is attached and properly authorised.
• Process supplier and service provider payments in accordance with approved financial procedures.
• Ensure that all supplier invoices are verified, accurately captured, and matched to corresponding purchase orders.
• Ensure withholding tax and other statutory deductions are correctly applied where applicable.
• Maintain an up-to-date register of paid and unpaid invoices.

General Ledger Maintenance & Cost Centre Allocations

• Ensure all financial transactions are posted to the correct cost centres and general ledger accounts.
• Review general ledger entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities by reconciling balance sheet accounts and resolving variances.
• Process corrective journal entries as required.

Cashbook Management & Bank Reconciliations

• Capture and post all cashbook transactions accurately into the accounting system.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are correctly recorded and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
• Monitor cash inflows and outflows to support accurate cash flow reporting.
• Maintain records of all deposits, payments and bank correspondence.

Financial Reporting Support

• Compile and analyse general ledger data for monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Verify entries, identify discrepancies, and ensure accuracy of reported figures.
• Assist in preparing management accounts and financial statements as directed by the CFO.
• Ensure timely submission of all required financial data and reports.

Payroll Processing

• Process monthly payroll accurately and ensure timely submission for approval and payment.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, deductions and statutory contributions.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and prepare payroll reports for management and audit purposes.

Petty Cash Management

• Manage the petty cash float, issue cash for approved expenditures, and obtain receipts for all disbursements.
• Reconcile petty cash regularly and replenish as required.
• Maintain accurate petty cash records for audit and reporting purposes.

Administrative Support

• Support the finance team in procurement and payment authorisation processes.
• File and maintain financial records and documents for ease of access and audit compliance.
• Respond promptly to queries from auditors, management and suppliers.

Key Accountability Areas

• Accurate and timely capture of cashbook and general ledger transactions.
• Timely and accurate completion of bank reconciliations and supplier payments.
• Compliance with accounting policies and internal control procedures.
• Timely submission of payroll and financial reports.
• Maintenance of accurate and complete accounting records.
• Reconciliation of petty cash and accountability for all disbursements.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent
• Proficiency in computerised accounting systems (e.g. Sage, QuickBooks, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in a financial or accounting environment.
• Knowledge of payroll processing, reconciliations and financial reporting procedure

Core Competencies & Attributes

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (English and SiSwati).
• Professional, confidential and ethical approach to financial data.

Application Process

Applications accompanied by a detailed resume and certified copies of tertiary certificates should be emailed to recruitment@tourismauthority.org.sz by Friday, 12th June 2026, 4:00 PM.

Please quote the job reference code in the email subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not be contacted within four (4) weeks of the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.