Settlement Controller - Freight & Logistics

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable processes, including customer billing and collections.
• Verify and process supplier invoices and payments to logistics service providers.
• Maintain, update and validate transport tariffs and contract rates within the system.
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Prepare settlement and financial reports for management.
• Investigate and resolve costing, invoicing and tariff-related system issues.
• Liaise with customers, logistics service providers and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely settlements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial procedures and weekly deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Accounting, Finance or a related field will be advantageous.
• 13 years' experience in a similar Settlement, Finance or Logistics Administration role.
• Previous experience within the logistics, freight forwarding, transport or supply chain industry is essential.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working on logistics or ERP systems.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Highly organized with excellent time management.
• Deadline and results driven.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional, adaptable and resilient under pressure.
• Ability to identify process improvements and resolve financial discrepancies efficiently.
• Willingness to work overtime when operational requirements demand.

If you have a passion for accuracy, finance and logistics operations, and thrive in a deadline-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today by submitting your updated CV.