About Unitrans

Unitrans  is a large, diversified contractual logistics and supply chain services company operating across sub-Saharan Africa. A subsidiary of South Africa’s KAP Industrial, the company offers a range of integrated services to industries such as mining, agriculture, retail, and petrochemicals. Unitrans Africa provides tailored, end-to-end supply chain solutions and is not a one-size-fits-all provider.

Job Advert Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a high caliber Administration Manager Responsible for the internal administration of a region, branch or department – across all industries and disciplines. Responsible for office services, which could include internal record and information services, security, transport, canteen and some government or local statutory obligation. Develops and optimises processes and procedures across all departments as part of supervisory responsibility.

Minimum Requirements

• 5 years relevant experience in an Administration Management position in the Transport Industry
• Relevant degree in Transport Management/ Accounting / Finance
• Knowledge of planning and organizing resources to optimize productivity
• Working knowledge of management and controls related to Asset (Inventory: Fuel, Tyres and Parts), Asset verification and impairment, Debtors, Creditors, Journals, Insurance and risk
• Compiling and review of Balance Sheet recons and Revenue recons
• Very strong Excel skills
• Advanced financial competence and knowledge
• Making presentations
• Compiling reports
• Hands-on involvement in all areas of the business not limited to Admin
• Demonstrating conceptual ability
• Ability to express ideas effectively
• Ability to monitor the results of projects
• Own transport and be willing to travel to depots on regular basis essential

Duties & Responsibilities

• Report on Financial Performance and budgetary matters.
• Provide ongoing assistance and advice to contracts.
• Preparing; administering and interpretation of financial information.
• Working with financial systems.
• Compiling a budget and advising on budgetary management.
• Delegating to and managing admin staff including performance management.
• Weekly/ monthly financial forecasts
• Cash flow reports and cash flow management
• Recordkeeping of financial information
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
• Conducting internal administration audits and partaking in external audits
• Management of rate adjustments and escalations
• Management of costings and involvement in rate negotiations
• Customer liaison