Tray International (Pty) Ltd provides Customer Services, Accounting, Administration, IT and Marketing Services to international removal companies. Since 2006, the Company has kept on consolidating its client’s bases, and has extended its network and services to employ a staff of nearly 300 employees.

The Company is growing further in 2014 and needs to recruit new and motivated candidates.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This candidate would be responsible for processing journals, reconciling bank and petty cash, controlling the creditors age analysis and any adhoc accounting tasks that might be given. This candidate would eventually be trained to be able to fulfill the role of an Assistant Accountant.

The candidate will also perform other duties as assigned by management.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Coordinating freight logistics;
• Customer service, booking, documentation, routing of assigned shipments;
• Communication with shipping companies to assure smooth work flow and customer satisfaction;
• Making quotation for branches/agents (Air/Sea);
• Negotiating prices with shipping companies;
• Provide branches/agents with all necessary customs documentation;
• Advising consignee and consignor on freight forwarding procedure;
• Shipment arrangement with branches/agents and shipping agent within timeline given;
• Following up with branches/agents for getting approval;
• The candidate will also perform other duties as assigned by management.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or equivalent in Transport and Logistics;
• At least 2 years of professional experience in a similar position;
• Excellent spoken and written English;
• Ability to generate creative solutions, thanks to a problem solving approach;
• Very strong computer skills, in particular Excel and proprietary databases;
• Must be resourceful, flexible and detail-oriented.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidate should either have finished their studies or busy completing their studies in an accounting field
• Accuracy, attention to detail
• Previous work experience not a requirement
• Must be French Speaking

Salary: Salary package is commensurate with experience and academic strengths.