Junior Accountant / Trade Admin Assistant

University of Fort Hare; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established agricultural company is seeking a Junior Accountant / Trade Admin Assistant in South Africa to handle transactions, coordinate billing, and maintain customer accounts. The ideal candidate should have a strong accounting background with 2-5 years of experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 - 5 years working experience in a related field required.
• Experience in a trading environment preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle and process purchases, sales, and freight commodities.
• Coordinate billing and inventory control for all assigned loads.
• Maintain contact with assigned customer accounts.

Skills

Accounting background

Microsoft Office Excel

Customer service

Detailed oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

Qualification in Account/ Administration

Job description

Overview

My client, an established concern within the agricultural industry is seeking to employ a Junior Accountant / Trade Admin Assistant to be responsible for handling and processing purchases, sales and freight commodities. The successful candidate must have a strong accounting background with min 2 - 5 years working experience.

Typically you would input transactions on to the system, troubleshoot concerns on transactions and loads, liaise with clients and monitor accounts receivable and payable.

Duties continued:

• Coordinate billing and inventory control for all assigned loads
• Maintain contact with assigned customer accounts
• Data entry and management of all assigned customer orders, loads, and customer correspondence
• Manage assigned customer problems with load queries
• Maintain current and up to date daily invoicing and various customer/management reports
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings and completing assignments
• Accounts receivables and problem resolution
• Sales and accounting support as assigned
• Other general administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Qualification in Account/ 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
• 1+ years’ experience in a trading environment preferred, or 3+ 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