Our client a established producer, packer, and exporter of citrus and table grapes, with production units and packhouses located across the Western Cape are looking for a Fruit Trade and Accounting Assistant / Debtors to join their team in Bellville.
This dynamic role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong administrative and financial skills, a keen understanding of fruit export processes, and the ability to manage trade documentation with accuracy and efficiency. If you excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, are passionate about agriculture and international trade, and are committed to financial precision, we would love to hear from you!
Requirements :
Matric with relevant tertiary qualification coupled with minimum 3 years experience in processing debtor transactions
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced)
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrates flexibility and a proactive, helpful attitude when handling varied tasks
Capable of working independently and effectively under pressure
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Previous experience in the fruit export industry will be an advantage
Responsibilities
Oversee all post-arrival processes, including documentation and communication with stakeholders
Receive, review, and process customer arrival reports, and ensure timely forwarding to suppliers
Manage client account sales records and ensure accurate data entry
Compile and distribute sales reconciliations to suppliers
Prepare and submit weekly payment schedules to the accounts department
Monitor and manage debtors, ensuring timely collections and account follow-up
Liaise with customers and suppliers to ensure outstanding final sales figures are received and sent.
Assist with closing of shipments reconciliation between Operations and Finance.
Validate costs against accruals and ensure they are correct and relevant.
Additional Duties :
Collate and manage documentation related to Letters of Credit
Coordinate and communicate effectively with the accounting clerk
Maintain professional and personable relationships with both customers and suppliers
Liaise with customers and suppliers to ensure outstanding final sales figures are received and sent.
Assist with closing of shipments reconciliation between Operations and Finance.
Validate costs against accruals and ensure they are correct and relevant.
Contacting references for new clients
Please send cv, qualifications, references, salary expectation and photo to : desmaine@vinerecruitment.co.za
Assistant Bellville • Bellville, Western Cape, ZA