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
