A newly registered local entity is seeking for the services of an Accountant and Fleet Management Officer join the team. The candidate should possess the attributes, skills and qualifications indicated below;

Fleet Management Officer

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and controlling the day to day movements of all the trucks from the yard, loading point transit and the offloading points.
• Using the tracking system (GPS) to track the movements of our trucks all the time
• Liaising and following up with the various clearing agents pushing the company documents at the various boarders
• Submitting regular and comprehensive monthly reports to the supervisor on vehicle movements and problems.
• Updating daily tracking reports
• Ensuring that the driver have all the necessary lashing equipment’s before they arrive at the loading and offloading points
• Making sure that the driver arrives at the destination according to the ETAs and guiding the drivers on the routes and borders to take during a given trip.
• Strictly following, and ensuring that all drivers understand and strictly follow all Company Health, Safety Security and Environmental requirements, as determined by the Company operating Manual from time to time.
• Debriefing of drivers after a given trip.
• Undertaking or performing any other lawful assignments or instructions issued by the supervisor.

Basic Requirements

• Full Grade Twelve Certificate with English and Mathematics
• Must possess a Certificate or Diploma in Transport and Logistics, Business Administration or any other related field
• Must be between 25 and 35 years old
• Must have the ability to use IT packages and electronic communication methods.
• Must have excellent geographical knowledge.
• Must have good man management and coordination skills with an eye for continuous improvement.
• Physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in both verbal and written English.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be a good team player.
• Multi-skilled and hardworking, with a meticulous and efficient work ethic.
• Ability to follow processes and procedure.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent numeracy literacy and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure the highest accuracy.
• Able to deliver excellent customer service both internally with work colleagues, and externally, with vendors and other stakeholders.
• Willing to work overtime at short notice, and able to meet tight deadlines.