Assistant Controller - Kempton Park at Bidvest International Logistics

Job Purpose

• Taking control of the import files,  Ensure proactiveness, and very high levels of communication internally and to 3rd party Service Providers.
•  This role is the back office for the full function of Imports, from registration, Cargo dues processing, DI to Transporter, release and payment to Carriers and/or Groupage Agents, costing of Transport, and preparation of final invoice for the client, all before the cargo has been delivered to the client.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications:

• Grade 12/Matric
• Tertiary qualification will be advantageous.

Experience:

• At least 3 years experience within the discipline of Import and Seafreight. 
• Excellent computer literacy.
•  A sound knowledge of seafreight, import procedures and documentation.
• Have thorough working knowledge of various ocean and house bills of lading and respective landside charges.

Key responsibilities of this role:

• The ability to handle the full seafreight imports procedure from registration, transport, release, through to invoicing to client.
• Split and forward the correct documentation for Entries and Controllers, as well as for Transporter and Vessel/ Groupage Agents for release.
• The ability to pay Vessel and Groupage Agents and obtain release for LCL/FCL and break-bulk shipments.
• The ability to prepare transport delivery instructions, CTO’s and rail consignment notes, with an understanding of haulage contracts.  
• Calculate correctly storage, demurrage and other charges applicable to each file, as well as understand 3rd party charges from Agents, Transporters, and depots.
• Calculate and complete transport costing sheets as per individual client’s agreed transport rates.
•  Invoice out import files as per client’s agreed rates and ensure all 3rd party charges have been accounted for.
• To consult regularly with Import client controllers with regard to problematic shipping documents or queries.

Main activities of this role:

• Register all documents accurately on CargoWise.
• Liaise with shipping lines, forwarders and haulage agents.
• Assist the Client Controllers by requesting SOB details and follow up.
• Assist the Client Controller with general office functions.

Skills & Competencies

Knowledge:

• Good geographical knowledge.
• A thorough knowledge of import procedures.  (These procedures include but are not limited to customs, harbour authorities, shipping lines, Government departments etc.).
• Must be numerate.
• CargoWise One knowledge would be advantageous.
• Very good Incoterm knoweldge and basic SARS knowledge is advantageous.