Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL), a member of the Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABInBev) group of companies, manufactures sells and distributes clear beer, alcoholic fruit beverages and non-alcoholic beverages within Tanzania. TBL is the oldest and larget brewing company in Tanzania.
Distribution Clerk
- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Full-time
Company Description
Our Dream is to bring people together for a better world. Beer, the original social network, has been bringing people together for thousands of years. We are committed to building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest natural ingredients. Our diverse portfolio of well over 400 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois; multi-country brands Beck’s, Castle, Castle Lite, Hoegaarden, and Leffe; and local champions such as Aguila, Bud Light, Jupiler, Klinskoye, Modelo Especial, Quilmes, Skol, and Victoria. Our brewing heritage dates back more than 600 years, spanning continents and generations. From our European roots at the Den Hoorn brewery in Leuven, Belgium. To the pioneering spirit of the Anheuser & Co brewery in St. Louis, US. To the creation of the Castle Brewery in South Africa during the Johannesburg gold rush. To Bohemia, the first brewery in Brazil. Geographically diversified with a balanced exposure to developed and developing markets, we leverage the collective strengths of approximately 200,000 employees based in more than 50 countries worldwide.
Job Description
Distribution clerks perform various activities to support a company’s accounting department and billing processes and product distribution. They issue invoices and credit memos, update customer records, and send out monthly billing statements. Distribution clerks also prepare documents, track expenses, and handle incoming customer calls. Self-motivated people who like numbers and have an eye for detail will thrive in this role. Excellent dsitribution clerks are able to work independently and as part of team. Companies of all sizes from many different industries hire distribution clerks to keep their financial processes running smoothly. Most invoicing clerks work full time in an office environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
No two distribution clerks are exactly alike, as specific skills vary from employer to employer. However, after analyzing online job postings, we identified several core duties and responsibilities common to the job:
Perform Daily Invoicing Functions
Distribution clerks perform daily invoicing functions within the accounting or sales division of a company. They support accounts payable and accounts receivable by generating accurate, complete, and timely invoices using billing software.
Resolve Billing Errors
Distribution clerks research and fix billing errors. They issue debit and credit items to resolve these errors. When needed, a distribution clerk will actively work with other staff to get needed documents and respond to customer requests outside of a normal billing period.
Update Financial Databases
Distribution clerks prepare vouchers, receipts, and checks by entering details into a company’s financial system. On a daily basis, they update contracts and add new customer accounts. Distribution clerks are responsible for maintaining current records of collected payments, sent invoices, and updated customer information.
Support Financial Staff
Providing support to accountants, invoicing supervisors, bookkeepers, and other financial workers within a company is a key responsibility of distribution clerks. They work with other employees to share workloads, answer questions, and solve billing issues.
Perform General Administrative Duties
When requested, distribution clerks perform many administrative duties, such as facilitating audits and checking inventory. They also prepare reports, assist in account collection, and file records. A distribution clerk also responds to general customer calls when needed.
Qualifications
- A Diploma, Degree or equivalent in Business, Commerce, or related fields. Employers seek candidates with one to two years of experience working in a clerical or customer service setting
- On-the-job Experience is an added advantage
- Distribution clerks are comfortable using the following software and equipment in a typical workday: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); Desktop computers
- Accounting – Distribution clerks work with numbers on a frequent basis
- Invoice generation – generating purchase orders, invoices, and other financial documents is the primary responsibility of invoicing clerks
- Communication skills – Distribution clerks communicate with vendors, clients, and other staff to resolve billing inaccuracies, so they need excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Math skills – making quick and accurate math calculations is essential for job success
- Customer service – Distribution clerks need the ability to interface with customers in a clear and pleasant way
- Data entry – most distribution clerks perform data entry using computer software
- Administrative skills – general administrative and clerical work is a common task for invoicing clerks
- Organization skills – distribtution clerks must be excellent multitaskers who are able to prioritize and execute many assignments in quick and efficient manner
Additional Information
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