TRAFFIC Gauteng

Billing and Office Administrator

University of Fort Hare

Job Description

Our client in the agricultural sector is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Billing and Office Administrator to join their team on a 3-month assignment with the potential to be extended. This role is ideal for an organised administrator with strong billing administration, purchase order generation, and office co-ordination experience, coupled with sound SAP ERP systems knowledge.

The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative support to management and the broader business, ensuring smooth office operations, accurate billing processes, and efficient co-ordination of travel, vendor onboarding, reporting, and ad hoc administrative activities.

Requirements
  • Grade 12
  • Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration/Financial Diploma or Certificate
  • Minimum of 3 years' financial and billing administration experience
  • Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in an IT and/or office administration environment
  • Strong experience in billing administration and purchase order generation
  • Working knowledge of SAP required
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
Responsibilities Financial and Billing Administration
  • Review invoices for accuracy and completeness
  • Generate all purchase orders within 24 hours of receipt
  • Capture all invoices within 24 hours of receipt
  • Follow up on all unapproved transactions within 5 working days
  • Verify invoices against statements and reconcile unreconciled balances
  • Tie billing back to contracted services and monthly billing schedules
  • Ensure that additional services rendered outside of contracts are billed correctly and in the correct month
  • Ensure all billing requirements and supporting documentation are submitted in line with billing schedules
  • Act as the central point of contact for billing queries and manage these through to resolution
  • Plan and prioritise all financial activities for the IT management team
  • Report any billing variances to management by the second working day of the following month
Office Administration
  • Provide high-level administrative support to the IT management team
  • Plan and direct administrative and operational activities to ensure smooth office functioning
  • Organise and prioritise critical administrative matters to support efficient decision making
  • Oversee office administration resources, including stationery and corporate clothing
  • Resolve vendor and internal customer queries efficiently and professionally
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders
  • Co ordinate employee engagement events and corporate social responsibility initiatives
  • Act as the Safety Representative for the IT team
  • Support ad hoc initiatives within the scope of the role
  • Onboard new vendors, including master data creation
  • Manage fleet cards and corporate credit cards
Travel and Accommodation Co ordination
  • Arrange travel and accommodation bookings for the business unit
  • Manage travel insurance declarations where required
  • Handle FOREX orders and related travel administration
  • Ensure all bookings are accurate, time ous, and cost effective

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
$45,590/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Key Skills for This Role
Reading Comprehension Mathematics Active Listening Critical Thinking Monitoring
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