Financial Administrator

Bidvest International Logistics; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidvest International Logistics in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, invites a dedicated Financial Administrator to join the Finance and Administration team. The role focuses on preparing financial information, analysing data, and identifying opportunities to improve financial processes using technology and collaboration with finance and operations.

The successful candidate will bring Matric, an accounting qualification (advantageous), and 3–5 years of finance experience in a supply-chain

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Accounting qualification (Diploma or BCom) advantageous.
• 3–5 years of finance experience in a supply chain environment.
• History of process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial reconciliations, mostly relating to accounts receivables.
• WMS Super User.
• Uploading and maintaining customer rates in the WMS.
• Developing and maintaining quality work instructions.
• Internal control checks.
• Assist with user acceptance testing.
• Auditing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Process improvement

Teamwork

Power BI

WMS knowledge

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Accounting diploma or BCom

Tools

WMS

Job description

Working at Bidvest International Logistics

At Bidvest International Logistics we understand that logistics is a people business and consider our employees as vital partners.

Details

Closing Date 2026/08/28

Reference Number BIL260821-2

Job Title Financial Administrator

Department Finance and Administration

Office / Facility Runway Park Supports Services

Reporting To Finance Manager

Job Type Classification Full Time

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal

Location - Town / City Durban

Job Purpose

To support the finance team by preparing financial information, analysing data, and identifying opportunities to improve financial processes. The role is suited to someone who enjoys solving problems, using technology to increase efficiency, and working with both finance and operational teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric (Grade 12)
• A completed or ongoing relevant accounting qualification, such as an Accounting Diploma or BCom degree, would be advantageous.
• 3 to 5 years Finance experience in a supply chain environment
• History of process improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing financial reconciliations, mostly relating to accounts receivables
• WMS Super User
• Uploading and maintaining customer rates in the WMS
• Developing and maintaining quality work instructions
• Internal control checks
• Assist with user acceptance testing
• Auditing

Additional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis).
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Interest in process improvement and automation.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Basic knowledge of Power BI
• Warehouse management systems (WMS) knowledge advantageous