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• We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Financial Administrator. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and accounting, with the ability to manage and maintain the financial records of our organization.

Key Competencies & requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Accounting and Mathematics up to Grade 12
• Financial Management / Accounting qualification (FET-level)
• 5 yrs relevant experience in finance admin, creditors/debtors/creditors control and relationship management and supervision
• Previous experience as debtors/creditors
• debtors/creditors/creditors administration
• debtors/creditors/creditors reporting
• Office administration
• MS Excel (Intermediate)
• MS Word (Basic)
• Accounting packages
• Syspro
• English
• Afrikaans
• Good interpersonal skills
• Team working
• Detail orientated
• Resilience
• Deadline driven
• Structured working
• Assertive
• Problem solving
• Self starter
• Drivers licence with own vehicle
• Must be able to work overtime when required

Key Functions of Role, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Account Administration:

• Maintain master data, ensure systems update correctly etc.
• Ensure debtors/creditors’ accounts’ data is up-to-date, correct and update correctly
• Ensure all form and notice writing templates are up-to-date and relevant
• Improve departmental processes and procedures to ensure effectiveness and efficiencies

Customer Invoicing:

• Administer billing process, incl monthly admin fees etc.

Customer Receipts:

• Administer outstanding debt follow-up process incl management and submission of debit orders
• Drive and follow-up bank account verification process
• Administer acknowledgement of debt process

Communications:

• Handle escalated debtors/creditors’ queries
• Liaising with internal departments

Debtors/creditors reporting:

• Compile debtor reports as and when required incl invoicing totals
• Report on debtors/creditors for weekly management meetings
• Provide relevant data from the system

Financial administration:

• Compile monthly recons
• Maintain contract register
• liaising with banking, suppliers and other stakeholders re finance queries
• Assist with continuous improvement of financial processes

Transactional activities for debtors/creditors:

• Processing invoices, RTS and payments
• Monthly creditors reconciliations
• Obtaining approval for orders and invoice payments, requesting of correct financial documents
• Daily filing of journals, requisitions and invoices, payments etc.

Weekly reporting:

• Processing and printing of purchase orders
• Managing of queries about debtors/creditors accounts

Perform day to day management of all payment cycle activities and provide efficient client service:

• review and verify invoices and pmt requests
• sort, code and match invoices/RTS
• set invoices up for payment
• enter and upload invoices into system
• prepare and process electronic transfers and payments
• prepare and perform payment runs
• post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records
• reconcile accounts payable transactions
• monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• maintain vendor files, including internet banking
• correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries
• produce monthly reports
• assist with month end closing incl preparation of accruals and journals
• provide supporting documentation for audits
• Liaise with internal and external clients incl engage with banks/ customers for unallocated deposits
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Continuously improve payment processes

Ad Hoc:

• Maintain asset register
• Manage stationery
• Other accounting tasks as needed
• Operational and administrative tasks as needed
• Stand-in duties for colleagues
• Review and arrange for bank payment releases
• Oversee and administer petty cash process
• Assist colleagues with overflow work
   

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• The role is to oversee a portfolio of assigned clients and foster long-term, trusting relationships. It is expected of the Sales engineer to comprehensively understand and know the products and services PABT has to offer to industry and build up an in-depth technical knowledge of the product benefits and what it means for the end user.
• The main responsibility of the SE is to support the Regional/Area Manager in achieving the respective area's yearly target, ultimately contributing to the company's overall yearly target.

Key responsibilities required for the day-to-day activities include, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Gather relevant value adding information on allocated clients.
• Contact clients to understand their requirements and execute sales plan.
• Provide after-sales support to retain customers.
• Ensure prompt and accurate answers to clients' queries.
• Build strong client relationships, through regular communication.
• Report on the status of accounts
• Suggest company products/services that maximize client satisfaction.
• Communicate product and pricing details clearly where and when required.
• Coordinate with Regional/Area Manager to create customized sales plans for key clients.
• Promote new products/services to existing customers.
• Commissioning of Pumps
• Site visits
• Monitoring pump reliability
• Opening of new sites/clients

Requirements:

• Matric
• BEng Mechanical or Metallurgical Degree or B Tec Mechanical, Chemical, Process Engineering
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Project management tools.
• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Pump experience
• At least 4 years work experience at a mine or within a Slurry Pump Company
• Must have a valid Driver’s license
   

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Duties and Responsibilities, but limited to:

• Conduct fitter duties as required by the business on new and customer slurry pumps
• Strip and assess, repair, assemble, fit, and install mechanical and electrical components and equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications to ensure accurate assembly.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Inspect and test completed assemblies to ensure they meet quality standards and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to identify and resolve any mechanical issues or improvements.
• Document all work performed and maintain accurate records of assembly and maintenance activities
• Carry out planned and breakdown maintenance activities on mining equipment and machinery.
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct inspections and routine maintenance to ensure equipment performance and reliability.
• Ensure all work is carried out according to Pump and Abrasion quality standards
• Assist with job related duties from time to time, whether it be at the head office workshop of Pump and Abrasion, or on the customer’s site – Ability to travel
• Ability to work overtime
• Ensure housekeeping is conducted after every shift
• Ensure that the correct tools are used as required by various tasks, furthermore, ensure that these tools are inspected before and after use.
• Communicate any shortfall or challenges that might occur to management timeously
• Attention to detail is of utmost importance
• Liaise between internal stakeholders to ensure OTIF fulfilment of orders
• Ensure all required licenses, permits, medicals and induction programs are up to date and on his/her person at all times
• Any other reasonable request by management
• Achievement of production targets
• Availability of process equipment spares and consumables
• Will be required to work overtime

Desired qualification and skills

• Matric
• Mechanical fitter
• MUST HAVE SLURRY PUMP EXPERIENCE
• MUST HAVE A VALID RED SEAL CERTIFICATE
• Attention to details
• Safety conscious
• Must have your own reliable transport