Finance Clerk - Shipping

Job Description

The Finance Shipping team provides important support to the International Sourcing team which is responsible for sourcing premium-quality aspirational fashion for the Group. The Shipping Clerk forms an integral part of the Finance Shipping team and is responsible for controlling all import documentation per consignment, ensuring accurate documentation is submitted to the clearing agent for clearance through customs and that all import orders are costed accurately and timely. This exciting role is crucial to our operations, requiring a detail orientated team player with strong communication skills who can manage high volumes effectively and work under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and recording of shipments on receipt of import documentation • Tracking 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 • Processing of foreign payments via online 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 • Processing journals to buyers’ expense accounts for samples purchased • Filing and maintaining of original shipping documentation

Qualifications and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS • Matric plus extensive work experience (minimum 3 years) • Import training/qualification supporting the role EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE • Import finance experience • Knowledge and understanding of import documentation and procedures • Experience within a team dynamic • Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines • Excellent organisational and time management skills

Competencies

TECHNICAL Essential Competencies • Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word), Oracle Financials • Experience in TradeCloud will be advantageous • Ability to handle and resolve client queries accurately and timeously • Ability to co-ordinate and complete month-end functions • Ability to work as part of team • Prioritise work appropriately • Ability to meet to tight deadlines/work under pressure BEHAVIOURAL • Ability to interact confidently at all levels in the organisation • Self-starter, self-motivated and self-managed • Good communicator • Organised and focused • Team orientated • High attention to detail • Good energy and solutions-focused attitude