Accounting Assistant Manager

Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

• 18,000 trained professionals
• 350+ locations worldwide across 60+ countries
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

Job Description

• Responsible for ensuring all accounting functions are in strict compliance with the Regional and Country requirements and in line with Corporate strategies for business development and operations.
• Manage the day to day Accounting operations including A/R, A/P, Revenue Recognition and Cost Accounting, working closely with the Accounting and Operational teams to review processes, implement best practices and improve productivity.
• Manage the Capital Expenditure process, including obtaining approval of acquisitions and disposals, maintaining the Fixed Asset Register, and completion of the Annual Inventory certification.
• Complete all GL reconciliations, including Proof of Cash, Fixed Assets and Payroll for monthly P&L submission.
• Contribute to the preparation of the internal monthly accounts (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cashflows, and Analysis) for review by the Regional and Global Accounting teams.
• Prepare and submit information to statutory authorities for Payroll, VAT and Corporation Tax.
• Prepare financial information for credit reviews and perform annual credit reviews in line with Global Credit policy.
• Assist Controller with the preparation of statutory financial information and tax computations.
• Provide required information/documentation for Internal Control Evaluations and Internal/External Audits.
• Support the Finance Controller with miscellaneous projects and tasks.

Qualifications

• Professional certification or Degree in Accounting or other equivalent qualifications.
• At least 5 years working experience in freight forwarding industry is preferable or multinational company.
• Experience with financial reporting, taxation, and compliance.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with an attention to the details.
• Proficient in MS Office, including Excel Formulas and Pivot Tables.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to financial persons as well as non-financial persons at all levels from Operations to Senior Management to obtain positive results.
• Proven leadership attitude and skills.
• Ability to drive through change.

Additional Information

• Applying does not warrant an interview or acceptance for the position. You will receive a notice if an interview will take place.
• Expeditors reserves the right to change this Standard at any time and for any reason and to grant exceptions to this Standard based on business needs.
• Application Closing: 30 April 2025