Contract Administrator/Accountant

My client, is looking for an Account to provide support in handling various purchases, sales, and freight of commodities.  Tasks typically include inputting transactions into system, troubleshooting concerns on various transactions and loads, working with customers, and monitoring accounts receivable and payable.  This role is ideal for someone who has the ability to understand business and operate/maintain the business systems applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate invoicing and inventory control for all assigned loads
• Prepare reporting for trading desk
• Maintain contact with assigned customer accounts
• Data entry and management of all assigned customer orders and loads
• Manage assigned customer problems with load queries
• Maintain current and up to date daily and various customer/management reports
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work
• Accounts receivables and problem resolution

Other Job Functions:

• Sales and accounting support as assigned
• Other general administrative duties as assigned
• Reconciliations of debtors and creditors
• Truck check ins and contract specifications
• Loading and offloading instructions and arrangements
• Coordinate with carriers and suppliers and schedule accordingly
• Communications between customer and supplier
• Contract management
• Collecting weighbridge slips as assigned
• Updating sheets / Management
• Sending debtors statements, monitoring payments and overdue debtors follow ups
• Monthly Nedbank Audits
• Debtors, Creditors and Carriers application follow ups.
• POD's as assigned

Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills:

• Qualification in Accounting / Administration and/or equivalent professional work experience in related field required.
• Ability to work and interact well with others
• Strong Microsoft Office Excel skills preferred
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• 2+ years' experience in a trading environment preferred, or 4+ years in a business environment
• Prior experience with accounts receivable or collections preferred
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong customer service commitment
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work at a very detailed level

Location: Stellenbosch