Finance Clerk: Shipping at Truworths

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.