Tally Clerk

Job Code: JPC -5589

Role Title: Tally Clerk

Location: Dubai

Job Purpose

Record and verify all cargo quantities discharged, delivered, loaded, or received at the vessel and yard/shed areas to prevent revenue leakage and ensure accurate documentation. Monitor faults and delays, maintain detailed tally sheets, and ensure all operational activities comply with port procedures and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive a copy of the manifest summary from the Vessel Foreman prior to vessel operations.
• Notify the Vessel Foreman of any cargo with “Nil” marks and obtain the agent’s authorization before discharge.
• Count all cargo being loaded/discharged and prepare the Load Tally Sheet while maintaining continuous tracking during operations.
• Exchange tally sheets with the agent’s tally clerk during direct delivery operations.
• Submit completed receive/load tally sheets and ensure the agent submits D/D tally sheets to the shed office for gate pass processing.
• Record “No agent representative available” on the tally sheet if the agent has not deployed tally clerks.
• Document all faults and delays reported by the Vessel Foreman, including cause and duration, in the Fault and Delay Sheet.
• Obtain acknowledgment from the agent representative on the Fault and Delay Sheet and forward documents to the Shed Documentation Clerk.
• Receive instructions and allocation from the Shed Documentation Clerk and monitor all cargo movements (receipt, issue, delivery).
• Tally cargo received from the vessel in the yard/shed and prepare the Receive Tally Sheet for processing.
• Coordinate with forklift operators to categorize cargo in the storage area according to identifying marks.
• Monitor cargo movement issued to a vessel for export and record details using the Receive/Issue Tally Sheet.
• Monitor cargo during delivery to consignees and prepare Delivery Sheets.
• Prepare a delivery sheet for each truck and submit it to the Shed Documentation Clerk for gate pass preparation.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Strong accuracy and attention to detail in cargo tallying.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vessel, agent, and yard teams.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and record-keeping skills.
• Understanding of cargo handling processes (receipt, issue, delivery).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Ability to follow port procedures and operational guidelines.
  
  

Requirements

• High Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in cargo tallying, warehouse operations, or port logistics.
• Familiarity with vessel-side and yard/shed operations is preferred.