Senior Trade Admin Assistant, Somerset West

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 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

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