Senior Trade Admin Assistant

University of Fort Hare; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

An established concern in the agricultural industry is seeking a Senior Trade Admin Assistant to manage purchases, sales, and freight commodities. The ideal candidate should have a strong accounting background with 3-5 years of experience, along with skills in Microsoft Office Excel. Responsibilities include transaction input, customer account management, and invoicing. This role requires strong communication and customer service skills, the ability to multi-task, and maintain confidentiality. Get ready to contribute to a dynamic team in Somerset West, South Africa.

Qualifications

• 3+ years working experience in a business environment, or 1+ years in a trading environment.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Handle and process purchases, sales, and freight commodities.
• Input transactions onto the system and troubleshoot concerns.
• Coordinate billing and inventory control for assigned loads.

Skills

Accounting background

Microsoft Office Excel

Customer service

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualification in Account / Administration

Job description

My client, an established concern within the agricultural industry, is seeking to employ a Senior 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 3 - 5 years working experience.

Typically you would input transactions onto 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

Requirements:

• 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