Financial Administrator Logistics - Nelspruit

Skillnet Recruitment; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillnet Recruitment invites applications for a Financial Administrator Logistics position in Nelspruit. The role focuses on processing invoices, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records within a busy logistics finance team.

You will handle AP/AR, journal entries, and cost reconciliations while supporting monthly reporting and budgeting tasks. Fluency in English and Afrikaans is required, with experience in Pastel or Sage software preferred.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with a relevant financial/bookkeeping qualification.
• 2–3 years' experience in a similar financial administration role, logistics or transport sector experience advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting/ERP software (e.g. Pastel, Sage).
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Stable work history with contactable references.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, statements and reconciliations accurately and timeously, including freight and carrier invoices.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Match delivery notes, waybills and PODs (proof of delivery) to supplier and customer invoices.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and general ledger maintenance.
• Prepare and process journal entries.
• Perform bank, creditor and fleet/fuel cost reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records and filing systems.
• Assist with budgeting and expense tracking, including vehicle and warehousing costs.
• Liaise with suppliers, transporters, clients and internal departments regarding financial queries.
• Support the finance team with ad-hoc administrative and reporting tasks.

Skills

MS Excel

Pastel

Sage

Fluent English

Fluent Afrikaans

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Grade 12 with bookkeeping qualification

Tools

Pastel

Sage

Job description

Financial Administrator Logistics in Nelspruit

Our client, a well-established logistics company based in Nelspruit, is seeking to appoint a dedicated and detail-oriented Financial Administrator to join their finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Process invoices, statements and reconciliations accurately and timeously, including freight and carrier invoices
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Match delivery notes, waybills and PODs (proof of delivery) to supplier and customer invoices
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and general ledger maintenance
• Prepare and process journal entries
• Perform bank, creditor and fleet/fuel cost reconciliations
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records and filing systems
• Assist with budgeting and expense tracking, including vehicle and warehousing costs
• Liaise with suppliers, transporters, clients and internal departments regarding financial queries
• Support the finance team with ad-hoc administrative and reporting tasks

Requirements

• Grade 12 with a relevant financial/bookkeeping qualification
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a similar financial administration role, logistics or transport sector experience advantageous
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting/ERP software (e.g. Pastel, Sage)
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Stable work history with contactable references

What the Client Offers

Salary: R8 000 per month