Key Responsibilities
- Financial Control & Operations: Oversee general ledger accounts, monthly/quarterly/annual financial closings, trial balance reviews, and financial statement preparation (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
- Freight & Logistics Cost Control: Audit and approve shipping line, air carrier, customs broker, and local haulage invoices against operational shipment logs to ensure strict cost accuracy.
- Overseas Agent & Network Settlements: Manage international agent accounts, oversee incoming/outgoing wire remittances, process debit/credit notes, and execute monthly agent profit-share reconciliations.
- Accounts Receivable & Credit Control: Oversee customer billing, monitor credit limits, and partner with the sales team to accelerate collections and manage aged receivables.
- Accounts Payable & Treasury: Manage supplier payment runs, optimize corporate cash flow, oversee petty cash management, and perform monthly bank reconciliations.
- Taxation & Regulatory Compliance: Supervise tax compliance, including monthly VAT filings, corporate tax returns, withholding taxes, and electronic invoicing portal integration.
- System Administration: Utilize ERP and freight management software (e.g., IST) to ensure seamless posting and financial data integrity.
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Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and evaluate the accounting team, driving operational efficiency and internal controls.
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Qualifications & Requirements
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA, CMA, or ACCA is a strong plus).
- Experience: 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3+ years in a supervisory/managerial role within a Freight Forwarding, Logistics, or Supply Chain company.
- Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with freight forwarding financial modules (agent settlements, profit-share splitting, shipping line disbursements, debit notes).
- Software Skills: Proficiency in specialized logistics ERPs (e.g. IST Forwarding System) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Taxation Knowledge: Strong understanding of local tax regulations, VAT compliance, and electronic invoicing standards.
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Languages: V. good in English (spoken and written)
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Key Competencies
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Exceptional analytical skills with a focus on cost-audit accuracy.
- Strong leadership and team-management abilities.
- Excellent cross-departmental communication with sales, operations, and external vendors/agents.
High integrity and ability to work under tight monthly closing deadlines
