Job Description

Purpose

To compute, generate and dispatch Detention invoices and statements to consignees/customers. Assist in the recovery of charges and maintenance of customers’ accounts.

Main Functions

• Daily electronic update and verification of gate movements for accurate billing purposes.
• Daily billing of demurrage and detention charges for dispatch to consignees in keeping with established guidelines.
• Monitor and investigate weekly progress of collections through correspondences, telephone calls and customer visits.
• Preparation and distribution of monthly customer statements to effect timely reconciliations.
• Handle customers’ queries relating to payments and outstanding balances.
• Maintain an efficient filling system of customers’ files.
• Effective Management of the Error Monitor.
• Effectively manage a transparent refund policy of Detention Security charges.
• Submission of Cargo release forms to Treasury for payment after the container is duly invoiced.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with the Principal regarding elimination or installation of concessions for demurrage and detention waivers, free time extensions etc.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications.

BSC. Accounting or Level II ACCA

Three (3) years’ experience in an Accounting environment

Proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel and Power Point