We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accounts Clerk to join a company in the Transport & logistics sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing financial transactions related to transport operations, with a strong focus on accuracy, data analysis, and financial reporting. This role requires the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and support decision-making while ensuring compliance and efficiency.
Duties & responsibilities:
- Accounts Payable: Process and verify supplier invoices; match against purchase orders and delivery notes; ensure timely payments.
- Accounts Receivable & Billing: Generate accurate customer invoices; monitor outstanding payments and follow up on debtors.
- Reconciliations: Perform supplier, customer, and bank reconciliations; resolve discrepancies efficiently.
- Cost Control & Analysis: Track and allocate logistics costs (fuel, tolls, maintenance, subcontractors); analyze cost trends and highlight variances.
- Data Analysis: Interpret financial and operational data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for cost-saving and efficiency improvements.
- Pastel Processing: Capture transactions and process journal entries in Pastel, ensuring accuracy and proper account allocation.
- Data Capturing & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper filing for audit purposes.
- Reporting: Assist with financial reporting, including expense analysis, variance reporting, and debtor aging.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies and financial controls; support audit processes.
- Operational Liaison: Work closely with transport and warehouse teams to verify documentation and resolve queries.
- Systems Use: Capture and maintain data in accounting/ logistics systems (e.g., Sage Pastel, SAP).
Pay: R10 000,00 - R15 000,00 per month
Work Location: In person
