Financial Bookkeeper (Travel Company)

CareerCare-SA; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel management firm is seeking an experienced Financial Bookkeeper in Pretoria. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of corporate travel financial reporting experience, proficiency in the Quicktrav platform, and skills in IATA/BSP reconciliation. Responsibilities include managing invoices, liaising with senior clients, and preparing financial reports. This role offers a competitive salary of R35 000 CTC based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of corporate travel client financial reporting experience.
• At least 3-5 years of hands-on experience with Quicktrav.
• Proven background as Finance Manager/Bookkeeper at a TMC.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile IATA BSP platform and manage client credit accounts.
• Generate and manage client invoices and financial reports.
• Liaise with senior finance staff at multinational clients.

Skills

Corporate travel financial reporting

Quicktrav platform experience

IATA/BSP reconciliation

MS Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Financial Bookkeeper (Travel Company) – Pretoria.

Our client, a prominent Travel Management Company (TMC), is seeking a highly experienced Finance Bookkeeper with specialised expertise in the corporate travel sector.

Salary: R35 000 CTC based on experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reconcile IATA BSP platform, nett remittance, overrides, and client prefunding/credit facilities.
• Generate client invoices in Quicktrav, statements, and SLA-based financial reports.
• Manage supplier reporting and follow up on GDS rebates and airline revenue agreements.
• Liaise directly with senior finance staff at multinational corporate clients.
• Process payments, banking, and manage the IATA E-wallet and business banking hubs.
• Prepare and submit VAT calculations and basic payroll submissions (EMP201, UIF, SDL) to accountants.
• Maintain operational spreadsheets and produce daily, weekly, and monthly financial tracking reports.
• Manage client credit notes, refund registers, and reconcile 30-day credit accounts.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years of corporate travel client financial reporting experience.
• 3-5 years of hands-on, practical experience with the Quicktrav platform.
• Proven background as Finance Manager / Bookkeeper for a recognised Travel Management Company (TMC).
• Demonstrable expertise in IATA/BSP reconciliation and airline override management.
• Exceptional communication skills for engaging with senior client stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and financial spreadsheet management.
• Meticulous attention to detail with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.