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Post : Transnet NPA , Transnet National Ports Authority , Recruitment Office , Saldanha ,
E-mail : TNPARecruitmentSLD@Transnet.net
Fax : 0227035436
The closing date is on 03.05.2016. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application
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Operating Division : Transnet NPA
Position Title : Financial Officer – Invoicing
Employee Group : Permanent
Department : FI, Financial Accounting, SLJ
Location : Saldanha
Reporting To : Accountant
Grade Level : I2X
Reference Number : 10154698
Position Purpose :
Ensure accurate , valid, timeous recording and collection of revenue, in enhancement of customer service in line with the
Order to Cash Policy, Credit Management Policy and Transnet National Ports Authority processes. Insert of timeous
container, liquid bulk and dry bulk revenue statistical information into the SAP revenue statistics system, to provide
management, head office and Transnet with sound statistical information for National Ports Authority.
Position outputs :
1. Responsible for the receiving of all documentation – Marine Services, Cargo Due Services, Miscellaneous Services and
Customer Related Information.
2. Responsible for complete and accurate and timeous and billing of cargo dues, marine services, miscellaneous services
and lease invoicing on SAP.
3. Issuing of Arrival Numbers for invoicing.
4. Liaising with External customers and Marine personnel as well with other role players to ensure that all services rendered
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are accurately accounted for.
5. Ensure validity as well as the processing of all credit notes to be passed, after recommendation as well as final approval
from Senior Management.
6. Follow up on debtors ageing on unpaid debtor invoices for the collection of revenue.
7. Communicate with External Customers, Lease Holders as well as relevant role players regarding queries and disputes for
immediate feedback.
8. Responsible for the capturing and banking of Cash and Cheques from Customers.
9. Adhere to the Order to Cash Policy, the Credit Management Policy and the TNPA processes and procedures.
10. Reconciling of the Debtors and Lease G/L account with the Debtors and Lease Age analysis Report as well as providing
the reasons for overdue debtors accounts.
11. Responsible for the compilation of vessel files, summaries and the attachment of all relevant documentation required in
accordance with the Port Tariff Book and for audit trail.
12. Capturing of manual miscellaneous service invoices for Club House, Licences, Gym Fees and Permits.
13. Assist with Cash Flow revenue and submit revenue to marine personnel.
14. Capturing of accurate and timeous container; break bulk; liquid bulk and dry bulk statistics i.e. loading and destination
ports, countries of origin , cargo owners, package codes, tonnage, number of containers, number of TEU’s, commodities,
import, export and trans-shipment.
15. Allocate deposits/payments received on bank statement to the relevant customers account.
16. Sending invoices and statements to customers.
17. Prepare documentation for Master file changes for customers.
18. Clearing of customers accounts after received revenue.
19. Reconciling simulation run report for Lease Holders with Lease Income.
Qualifications Experience :
1. Experience in the financial environment.
2. Exposure to SAP (Financial Module)
3. Be prepared to work overtime at month end and financial year end.
4. Diploma/Degree qualification in Finance.
5. Minimum of 3 years experience in revenue would be an advantage.
Competencies :Knowledge required:
1. Understand Transnet National Ports Authority business.
2. VAT act.
3. Transnet and Transnet National Ports Authority policies and procedures.
4. Basic principles of financial accounting.
5. Debtor reconciliations.
6. Audit reports.
7. PFMA Act.
Skills Required:
1. Analytical mind-set
2. Accuracy
3. Communication
4. Interpersonal
5. Problem solving
6. Time Management
7. Customer Services
8. Computer literacy
9. Sense of urgency
10. Telephone etiquette
11. Attention to detail
12. Self motivated
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suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056.