Job Opportunities at SoluGrowth Pty Ltd

Purpose of the job

• To manage and control the movement of cargo from the designated origin to the prescribed destination in-line with the client’s instructions and requirements, whilst adhering to company policies, procedures & client requirements.  As an Import & Export Controller you will work on accurately executing day to day freight forwarding operational activities across the world for all clients. You will cover the following tasks: Negotiate and organizing transport movements with a vast contact base of sub-contractors. As well as internally- understanding client requests, being able to action them accordingly on and off system, Opening files, doing SI’s and sending pre alerts to needed parties internally and agents, , following up on bookings with tradelines,  monitoring shipments and arranging for necessary documentation to be processed, transport to be arranged. Ensure you do invoice, creditors, as well as ledgers. Ensure to build on client relationships as well as relationships internally

Receive and manage new shipments

• Receiving new shipping instructions. Either internally or from clients direct
• Manage by actioning and acknowledge the request
• Action according to process in place either on system and or off system
• Opening files
• Issue Si’s
• Follow up those bookings have been made
• Receiving documents to check
• Sent pre alerts out as well as load cons, cross haul instruction unpacking if needed
• Manage daily on Manto

Monitoring of shipments & Tracking   

• Monitor shipments as from sailing until arrival at port
• Ensure clearing etc. is done and all docs are in place that is needed.
• Monitoring process from arrival to terminal
• Ensure cargo is being booked on trucks to move to provided destinations
• Sent out daily tracking as required by customer

Administration 

• Raise invoices based on clients’ contract requirements within set invoicing trigger, send invoices and supporting documents to Customer as needed for payment
• Capture all creditors invoices, raising queries with relevant parties and/or Accounts Department.
• Take profits same day as raising debtors’ invoice and ensure that all relevant BOS fields are complete and close file.
• Close files once file balance is reading zero.
• And keep ledgers up to date as per process

Requirements
Competencies

• Skills Behaviours
• Communication
• Accuracy
• Coordination
• Adaptability
• Interpersonal
• Attention to Detail
• Planning and Organising
• Deadline Oriented
• Time Management
• Prioritise
• Work Under Pressure
• Respect

Education (Formal Qualification Required)

• Minimum Grade 12 (NQF Level 4)
• Diploma in Logistics & Transport Management - Ideal

Training and Knowledge

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Basic knowledge of shipping industry
• Knowledge of finance (invoicing, etc.)
• On-the-job training on logistics operating system and processes
• CONTRACT LAW- knowing importance of understanding shipping documents
• Understanding customs clearing processes and documents

Experience (Minimum Experience Required)

• 5 years Minimum Experience in a forwarding environment in Logistics

Other

• Valid Driver’s License
• Required to work after hours and on weekends.
   

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Description

• Responsible for the processing of invoices for multiple suppliers and communicating with suppliers when necessary.
• Recognizing and tracking invoice queries where necessary to avoid late payment.
• Ensuring that the GR-IR, Freight & VOPM report has no outstanding postings over a 3-month period.
• Ensuring all documentation is attached, accordingly.
• Assist with weekly payment run.
• Forging and maintaining relationships with key suppliers. 
• Assist with the smooth and timely execution of the month end process.
• Perform all related supplier reconciliations on time in full.
• Assist with the preparation of schedules, reconciliations and all necessary supporting documentation to meet the requirements of the external auditor.
• During audit provide further information and explanations when required by the auditors. 
• Ensure the department operates within company SHE standards and OHS Act, through continued education, training, and obtaining the co-operation and commitment of all staff to observe all safety

Requirements

• Grade 12 Bookkeeping Diploma or similar qualification
• 2-3 years Bookkeeping experience

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Description

• SoluGrowth is looking for a Financial Manager trovide finance and accounting advise/services to SoluGrowth’s relevant clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•         Report to the CFO of the relevant client.
•         Review of journals, reconciliations and weekly payments.
•         Compile / oversee the compilation of the monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
•         Responsible for analysis of revenue, costs and supply chain data.
•         Budget compilation and coordination between various profit centres
•         Responsible for VAT and corporate tax compliance.
•         Responsible for capex and assets.
•         Liaison with the technical accounting team to address any new accounting standard implementation.
•         Banking.
•         Assist with BBBEE compliance.
•         Continuous improvement of processes and automation thereof.
•         Liaison with external auditor of the client.
•         People Management - Finance team (direct) as well as the rest of the business (indirect)
•         Limited portfolio to assist clients with VAT and corporate tax compliance (not advisory services)
   

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Recently qualified CA(SA)
• Financial accounting experience - 2 years or other relevant experience
• IFRS knowledge and working experience
• Financial Statement preparation experience
• Accounting package experience
• Caseware/Draftworx experience  
• General Tax (income tax, VAT, payroll taxes etc) experience

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Description

•  Applies principles of accounting to analyze complex financial information and prepare financial reports. Adheres to and communicates accounting and auditing policies and procedures.
•  Analyzes accounts, records, and reports. Investigates and resolves any accounting issues within area of responsibility. Maintains general ledger accounts.
•  Works directly with internal customers on inquiries and issue resolution by directly responding to customer’s emails or Remedy tickets. For more complex inquires, will also meet with customers to resolve.
•  Review & approve journal entries and account reconciliations within approved thresholds, using accounting judgement & experience
•  Use analytical skills to efficiently source data, transform data into meaningful information, and communicate information effectively to business partners and stakeholders
•  Use analytical skills to review variances, detect potential errors or issues, document process that created the variance, determine, and execute corrective actions if required
•  Performs period-end financial close responsibilities. Prepares data for financial statements, data for quarterly and annual regulatory filings using applicable systems. Duties may include preparing journal entries and coding invoices/vouchers.
•  Performs complex reconciliations for area supported and analyzes resulting variances. Proposes and prepares any adjusting entries necessary resulting from reconciliations.
•  Researches complex questions and investigates variances on the financial statements. Communicates findings to management.
•  Prepares complex reports in support of internal and external audits.
•  Interactions and communicates with business partners (finance and non-finance) to secure information to develop and confirm accounting outcomes
•  Develop desktop procedures to clearly document tasks performed
•  Provides excellent customer service to business partners located throughout the Mastercard Worldwide organization
•  Recommend, develop and implement process improvements to improve accounting operational efficiency and quality of outcomes
•  Monitors & establishes performance indicators to track progress against goals
•  Performs various ad-hoc reporting, analysis or projects, as needed
•  Support SOX control compliance
•  Other duties as required

Requirements

• Minimum requirement: Honours B. Comm (Accounting) or equivalent
• 3 years Corporate Accounting experience
• Multinational experience preferred
• Shared Services environment experience preferred