Tally Clerk

7 days ago


Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Lux Powertek Full time ₦1,680,000 - ₦16,800,000 per year

Location: Josepdam Port Services Nigeria Limited, Apapa

Department: Operations

Gross Salary: ₦1,400,000/year

Benefits: HMO
• Pension
• Transport Allowance

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Tally Clerk to join our Operations team at Josepdam Port Services Nigeria Limited. The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurately recording all incoming and outgoing cargo, ensuring proper stacking, documentation, and smooth cargo operations within the terminal.

This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work in fast-paced and crowded environments, and a commitment to accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Receive cargo from vessels and record (tally) units accurately
  • Identify cargo marks, labels, numbers, and specifications
  • Stack/position cargo properly in the warehouse or designated stacking area
  • Issue call-up letters/forms to clearing agents for truck deployment
  • Receive loading orders from the documentation unit and confirm:
  • Bill of lading
  • Agent details
  • Cargo type and quantity
  • Payment confirmation
  • Tally the number of units per truck and submit tally sheets for cargo pass processing
  • Maintain proper recordkeeping and support seamless cargo operations
  • Perform any other duties assigned by management

Requirements (Person Specifications)

Academic Qualification:

  • OND or Diploma in any relevant field

Professional Qualification:

  • As may be required

Experience:

  • 1–2 years post-qualification experience in a similar role

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong clerical and administrative skills
  • Good knowledge of arithmetic and basic statistics
  • Customer service orientation
  • Excellent organizational and communication abilities
  • Ability to work in crowded spaces and manage spatial arrangement of cargo
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work under deadlines and within a team

Performance Expectations

  • Maintain strong working relationships with third-party agents by ensuring accurate cargo tallying and stacking
  • Deliver accurate and timely recordkeeping in all cargo-related activities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₦140,000.00 per month


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