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Finance Administrator (Transport & Logistics)

West Coast Personnel
Cape Town Full-day Full-time

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Job Description: Our client, a well-established transport company handling 36-ton truck loads, is seeking an experienced Finance Administrator to join their team in Bellville. This role is ideal for someone with a background in transport and logistics administration, particularly with experience in fleet and financial coordination.Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 (No weekends or public holidays) Key Responsibilities
Proof of Delivery (POD) Administration
  • Accurately verify and record PODs for both internal and external fleets, including couriers
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies or missing documentation
  • Maintain an organised, accessible POD filing system
Creditors & Debtors Management
  • Process and reconcile supplier invoices
  • Manage payment schedules, ensuring timely payments
  • Handle supplier and customer account queries professionally
  • Issue invoices and follow up on outstanding payments
  • Negotiate payment plans where necessary
Financial Administration
  • Maintain accurate creditor and debtor records
  • Reconcile accounts and prepare cash flow and balance reports
General Office & Reception Duties
  • Assist with reception duties, ensuring professional communication with all visitors and callers
  • Liaise confidently with drivers, couriers, suppliers, and customers
  • Provide administrative support across the team
Problem Solving & Compliance
  • Identify and resolve issues related to deliveries, invoicing, and account discrepancies
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant industry regulations
  • Complete tasks accurately and within required deadlines
Team Collaboration
  • Work cohesively within a team environment to meet company objectives
Requirements
  • Proven experience in a similar administrative role within the transport/logistics sector
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Familiarity with Datatim is an advantage
  • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
  • Own vehicle and reliable transport
  • Professional, punctual, and customer-focused attitude

Requirements:

Key Responsibilities
Proof of Delivery (POD) Administration
  • Accurately verify and record PODs for both internal and external fleets, including couriers
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies or missing documentation
  • Maintain an organised, accessible POD filing system
Creditors & Debtors Management
  • Process and reconcile supplier invoices
  • Manage payment schedules, ensuring timely payments
  • Handle supplier and customer account queries professionally
  • Issue invoices and follow up on outstanding payments
  • Negotiate payment plans where necessary
Financial Administration
  • Maintain accurate creditor and debtor records
  • Reconcile accounts and prepare cash flow and balance reports
General Office & Reception Duties
  • Assist with reception duties, ensuring professional communication with all visitors and callers
  • Liaise confidently with drivers, couriers, suppliers, and customers
  • Provide administrative support across the team
Problem Solving & Compliance
  • Identify and resolve issues related to deliveries, invoicing, and account discrepancies
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant industry regulations
  • Complete tasks accurately and within required deadlines
Team Collaboration
  • Work cohesively within a team environment to meet company objectives
Requirements
  • Proven experience in a similar administrative role within the transport/logistics sector
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Familiarity with Datatim is an advantage
  • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
  • Own vehicle and reliable transport
  • Professional, punctual, and customer-focused attitude
Key Responsibilities
Proof of Delivery (POD) Administration
  • Accurately verify and record PODs for both internal and external fleets, including couriers
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies or missing documentation
  • Maintain an organised, accessible POD filing system
Creditors & Debtors Management
  • Process and reconcile supplier invoices
  • Manage payment schedules, ensuring timely payments
  • Handle supplier and customer account queries professionally
  • Issue invoices and follow up on outstanding payments
  • Negotiate payment plans where necessary
Financial Administration
  • Maintain accurate creditor and debtor records
  • Reconcile accounts and prepare cash flow and balance reports
General Office & Reception Duties
  • Assist with reception duties, ensuring professional communication with all visitors and callers
  • Liaise confidently with drivers, couriers, suppliers, and customers
  • Provide administrative support across the team
Problem Solving & Compliance
  • Identify and resolve issues related to deliveries, invoicing, and account discrepancies
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant industry regulations
  • Complete tasks accurately and within required deadlines
Team Collaboration
  • Work cohesively within a team environment to meet company objectives
Requirements
  • Proven experience in a similar administrative role within the transport/logistics sector
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Familiarity with Datatim is an advantage
  • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
  • Own vehicle and reliable transport
  • Professional, punctual, and customer-focused attitude
Key Responsibilities
Proof of Delivery (POD) Administration
  • Accurately verify and record PODs for both internal and external fleets, including couriers
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies or missing documentation
  • Maintain an organised, accessible POD filing system
Creditors & Debtors Management
  • Process and reconcile supplier invoices
  • Manage payment schedules, ensuring timely payments
  • Handle supplier and customer account queries professionally
  • Issue invoices and follow up on outstanding payments
  • Negotiate payment plans where necessary
Financial Administration
  • Maintain accurate creditor and debtor records
  • Reconcile accounts and prepare cash flow and balance reports
General Office & Reception Duties
  • Assist with reception duties, ensuring professional communication with all visitors and callers
  • Liaise confidently with drivers, couriers, suppliers, and customers
  • Provide administrative support across the team
Problem Solving & Compliance
  • Identify and resolve issues related to deliveries, invoicing, and account discrepancies
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant industry regulations
  • Complete tasks accurately and within required deadlines
Team Collaboration
  • Work cohesively within a team environment to meet company objectives
Requirements
  • Proven experience in a similar administrative role within the transport/logistics sector
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Familiarity with Datatim is an advantage
  • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
  • Own vehicle and reliable transport
  • Professional, punctual, and customer-focused attitude
  • Accurately verify and record PODs for both internal and external fleets, including couriers
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies or missing documentation
  • Maintain an organised, accessible POD filing system
  • Process and reconcile supplier invoices
  • Manage payment schedules, ensuring timely payments
  • Handle supplier and customer account queries professionally
  • Issue invoices and follow up on outstanding payments
  • Negotiate payment plans where necessary
  • Maintain accurate creditor and debtor records
  • Reconcile accounts and prepare cash flow and balance reports
  • Assist with reception duties, ensuring professional communication with all visitors and callers
  • Liaise confidently with drivers, couriers, suppliers, and customers
  • Provide administrative support across the team
  • Identify and resolve issues related to deliveries, invoicing, and account discrepancies
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant industry regulations
  • Complete tasks accurately and within required deadlines
  • Work cohesively within a team environment to meet company objectives
  • Proven experience in a similar administrative role within the transport/logistics sector
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Familiarity with Datatim is an advantage
  • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
  • Own vehicle and reliable transport
  • Professional, punctual, and customer-focused attitude
28 May 2025;   from: careers24.com

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