Finance Shipping Clerk Retail Cape Town

Corporate Placements; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency seeks a Shipping Clerk in Cape Town. You will manage import documentation, track shipments, and communicate with suppliers. Applicants must have a Matric and at least 5 years of shipping experience. Proficiency in MS Excel and Oracle Financials is required. Join a dedicated team focused on efficient shipping operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of shipping or import experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of import documentation and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Control all import documentation per consignment.
• Ensure correct documentation is sent for customs clearance.
• Monitor all incoming shipments and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Inventory Control

Data Entry

Forklift

Computer Skills

Warehouse Experience

Warehouse Distribution Experience

Computer Literacy

Heavy Lifting

Education

Matric plus extensive work experience

Appropriate / relevant qualification supporting the role

Tools

MS Excel

Microsoft Office suite

Oracle Financials

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

Our client is seeking a Shipping Clerk to join their team. You will be responsible for controlling all import documentation per consignment and ensures correct documentation are sent to the clearing agent for clearance through customs i.e. 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 etc

Desired Experience & Qualification

• 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;
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel essential;
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office suite (Outlook Excel Word) Oracle Financials.

Interested and meet the above requirements then email your CV to

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Should you not receive communication from us within two weeks of submission then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. We will store your details on our database for any other suitable positions. Should you not wish us to keep your details for future opportunities please advise us in writing and your application will be deleted from our records

Key Skills

• Shipping & Receiving
• Inventory Control
• Data Entry
• Forklift
• Basic Math
• Computer Skills
• Math
• Warehouse Experience
• Warehouse Distribution Experience
• Computer Literacy
• Warehouse Management System
• Heavy Lifting

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1