Job Purpose
Provides advanced accounting and financial support with key responsibilities in financial accounting, statement preparation, and reconciliation. This role requires a seasoned professional who can meet client service level agreements (SLAs) and timelines, coordinate with geographically dispersed teams within Logistics industry. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate and compliant financial operations while supporting regular and ad hoc reporting needs
Key Result Responsibilities
- Execute financial accounting tasks, including the preparation and reconciliation of various statements of accounts, adhering to client SLAs and timelines.
- Manage the timely and accurate closure of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities.
- Prepare, validate, and process invoices and account statements, ensuring compliance with client-specific requirements.
- Oversee general accounting tasks such as bookkeeping and journal entries, ensuring records are kept accurate and up-to-date.
- Reconcile client and supplier accounts, coordinating with relevant teams to resolve any discrepancies or anomalies.
- Provide prompt and effective responses to queries from internal and external stakeholders, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Prepare and submit management reports on a regular and ad hoc basis, tailored to client and senior management requirements.
- Analyze general ledger balances, investigating and resolving discrepancies in collaboration with appropriate teams.
- Identify areas for process improvements, contributing to initiatives that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and service quality in accounting workflows.
- Ensure client Service Level Agreements (SLA) and timelines are met.
Qualifications (Academic, Training, Languages)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Advanced Excel is a must) and any accounting software
Work Experience
- 4 to 6 years of experience in accounting, within Logistics industry.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reconciliation processes, and industry best practices.
- Exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple locations.
- Experience working with client SLAs and achieving high compliance with deadlines and quality standards.
- Proven experience in identifying and implementing process improvements within financial operations.
