Trader Administrative Assistant

apartmentStaff Focus placeCape Town calendar_month 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate invoicing and inventory control for all assigned loads
  • Maintain contact with assigned customer accounts
  • Data entry and management of all assigned customer orders and loads
  • Manage assigned customer problems with load queries
  • Maintain current and up to date daily and various customer/management reports
  • Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work
  • Accounts receivables and problem resolution
  • Capture and process transactions accurately on internal systems
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to trades, transactions, and logistics
  • Liaise with customers to address queries and ensure smooth operations
  • Monitor accounts receivable and payable to ensure timely processing
  • Assist with ad hoc and special projects as required
  • Prepare and maintain reports for the trading desk
  • Ensure effective operation and maintenance of business system applications
  • Sales and accounting support as assigned
  • Other general administrative duties as assigned
  • Reconciliations of debtors and creditors
  • Truck check ins and contract specifications
  • Loading and offloading instructions and arrangements
  • Coordinate with carriers and suppliers and schedule accordingly
  • Communications between customer and supplier
  • Contract management
  • Collecting weighbridge slips as assigned
  • Updating sheets / Management
  • Sending debtors statements, monitoring payments and overdue debtors follow ups
  • Monthly Nedbank Audits
  • Debtors, Creditors and Carriers application follow ups.
  • PODs as assigned

Requirements:

  • Qualification in Accounting / 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
  • 2+ years experience in a trading environment preferred, or 4+ 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
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