Accountant

• A global client within the Logistics Industry is seeking a Revenue Accountant to join their team. Based in Sandton.
• This candidate must have Logistics or Freight forwarding Industry experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoicing & Debtors Management
• Manage and maintain customer invoicing matrix
• Upon receipt of invoice request and documentation pack – review project for:
• Customer acceptance of rates
• Revenue and costs
• Volume correctly reported in the freight forwarding management system
• Support for ad hoc charges
• PODs and related documents for completeness
• Process invoice on the freight forwarding management system
• Post invoice in ERP
• Share invoice and required documents to customers in a timeous manner
• Distribution of weekly customer statements & collection of funds
• Liaise with central accounting/treasury team to ensure customer receipts are allocated correctly

Reporting Responsibilities:

• Weekly & monthly project reviews
• Weekly & monthly volume & margin reviews of projects
• Weekly & monthly updating of volume reports
• Weekly debtors report and circulation with relevant teams
• Weekly WIP report and circulation with relevant teams
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Preparation of other ad hoc reports and analysis as required
• Assist with any other accounting deliverables

Static Data/KYC:

• Manage KYC process for customer on boarding
• Assist with vendor onboarding when required
• Unblock Customer/Vendor accounts
• Follow anti-fraud process and update vendor bank account details

SHEQ:

• Understand and apply the SHEQ Policy as it pertains to financial accuracy and reporting within the SHEQ framework.
• Ensure financial documentation (e.g., invoices, revenue records) is controlled, accurate, and compliant with SHEQ procedures.
• Report any SHEQ-related discrepancies or errors in financial data to the Financial Manager or HSE/ISO Manager for resolution.
• Support SHEQ objectives by maintaining reliable financial records that contribute to organizational performance metrics.
• Participate in SHEQ training sessions and assist in audits by providing financial documentation when requested.
• Consider customer requirements in billing and revenue processes to enhance satisfaction and reduce complaints.

Requirements:

• Qualification in Finance
• 5+ years’ experience in customer invoicing, rates management and project reviews
• Industry experience in logistics and freight forwarding essential
• Experience in project accounting and activity-based costing analysis
• Experience with reviewing PODs and other customer documents
• Experience in working across multiple entities across multiple jurisdictions
• Strong MS Office skills (Strong MS excel skills is essential)
• Must be able to work under pressure and adhere to aggressive deadlines
• System knowledge (Salesforce, Navision/D365 & QlikView/Qliksense) will be advantage
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks in fast changing environment
• Process orientated with good attention to detail