Trade Accounting Administrator

Introduction

Our client in Agricultural Commodity Trading Industry, requires the services of a Trade Accounting Administrator to join their team. The successful candidate will provide support in handling various purchases, sales and freight of commodities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key performance areas

• Maintained contact with assigned customer accounts.

• Captured and managed assigned customer orders and loads.

• Coordinated invoicing and inventory control for assigned loads.

• Managed customer load queries and resolved related issues.

• Maintained up-to-date daily and customer/management reports.

• Managed accounts receivable and problem resolution.

• Coordinated truck check-ins and contract specifications.

• Provided sales and accounting support as required.

• Performed general administrative duties.

• Reconciled debtor and creditor accounts.

• Arranged loading and offloading instructions.

• Coordinated with carriers and suppliers and scheduled arrangements accordingly.

• Facilitated communication between customers and suppliers.

• Managed contracts.

• Collected weighbridge slips as assigned.

• Updated spreadsheets and management records.

• Sent debtor statements, monitored payments, and followed up on overdue accounts.

• Conducted monthly Nedbank audits.

• Followed up on debtor, creditor, and carrier applications.

• Managed proof of delivery (POD) documentation as assigned.

Desired Experience & Qualification

The successful candidate must have

• Matric with an Accounting/ Financial Administration or Bookkeeping qualification

• Must have at least 2+ years’ experience in an agricultural trading environment or environment

• Must have prior experience with accounts receivable or collections

• Must have the ability to maintain confidential information

• Experience with 3 rd party transporters or drivers will be advantageous

• Experience working with client accounts

• Excellent computer literacy (MS Office – Outlook, Word & Excel)

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to work and interact well with others

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Strong customer service commitment

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills

• Must have a driver’s licence and own reliable transport

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Package & Remuneration

To be discussed during the interview process.

Interested?

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Recruiter:  Wallindi Schirnig

Email:  wallindi@peoplefinder.org.za