Finance Clerk: Shipping - Cape Town at Truworths

Job Description    

• The Shipping Clerk forms an integral part of the Shipping team and is responsible for controlling all import documentation per consignment and ensures correct documentation are sent to the clearing agent for clearance through customs. We are looking for a detail orientated team player who can meet deadlines and solve problems by keeping calm and communicating effectively.

Key Responsibilities    

•  Opening and recording of shipments on receipt of import documentation;
•  Track and monitor all incoming shipments, ensuring they are properly documented and suppliers paid as per the agreed terms;
•  Investigate and resolve any discrepancies related to imported goods;
•  Monitoring of forwarding agents status report of all incoming shipments ensuring all shipments are delivered timeously;
•  Liaise with local and overseas suppliers via email;
•  Processing of foreign payments via banking platform;
•  Capturing and processing local payments;
•  Preparation of monthly costings;
•  Setting up weekly bookings and checking in of Buyers samples;
•  Reconciliation of related monthly general ledger accounts;
•  Process journals to Buyers expense account for samples purchased;
•  Filing and maintaining of original shipping documents

Qualifications and Experience    

•  Matric plus extensive work experience (minimum 5 years);
•  Appropriate / relevant qualification supporting the role;
•  Shipping/Import experience essential;
•  Knowledge and understanding of import documentation and procedures essential;
•  Experience within a team dynamic would be essential;
•  Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel essential;

 Strong computer skills:

• Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word), Oracle Financials.

Competencies    

•  Ability to interact confidently with superiors and customers;
•  Ability to handle and resolve client queries accurately and timeously;
•  Ability to co-ordinate and complete banking month-end functions;
•  Ability to work as part of team;
•  Prioritise work appropriately;
•  Ability to meet to tight deadlines/work under pressure;
•  Self-starter, self-motivated and self-managed;
•  Good communicator;
•  Organised and focused;
•  Team orientated;
•  Attention to detail;
•  Good energy and attitude.