Job Description

Time Personnel Vacancies – Import Clerk / Financial Controller

Job Type: Full Time Job
Company: Time Personnel
Job Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

Import Clerk / Financial Controller in Cape Town

Time Personnel is currently seeking a meticulous and highly organised professional to join a well-established international import and export company based in Montague Gardens. We are looking for an experienced Import Clerk / Financial Controller to take full ownership of the import lifecycle, managing everything from the initial purchase order through to final delivery. This role demands a high level of precision; your ability to maintain accuracy in both logistics and financial documentation is vital to preventing customs delays and mitigating financial risk.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) qualification.
• At least 3 years of experience within imports and logistics administration.
• Proven experience working alongside freight forwarders and clearing agents.
• Strong computer literacy, specifically within the Microsoft Office suite.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Practical experience using accounting software, with Pastel being highly advantageous.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end import process, overseeing the journey from purchase order to final delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for international suppliers, freight forwarders, and clearing agents to ensure the seamless transit of goods.
• Proactively monitor shipment progress and resolve any logistical or import-related bottlenecks.
• Prepare, verify, and maintain all necessary import documentation, ensuring full compliance at all times.
• Perform accurate calculations for landed costs, product costing, and customer pricing.
• Verify supplier invoices, reconcile import costs, and process payments.
• Maintain precise import costing records and all associated financial documentation.
• Ensure the company remains fully compliant with South African customs legislation, NRCS requirements, and internal import policies.
• Manage marine insurance for shipments, including the coordination of claims where necessary.
• Oversee import tracking schedules, filing systems, and the implementation of import procedures.
• Generate reports and provide general administrative support to the broader business.
• Communicate critical shipment updates, supplier pricing, and new product information to internal stakeholders.
• Capture supplier invoices in Pastel Accounting and support the finance department with reconciliations and general administrative tasks.

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