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.

15,000 trained professionals250+ locations worldwideFortune 500Globally unified systems

 

Job Description

Manages a solid team by driving all the Accounting operations within the company, Capital Expenditure, GL Reconciliations, and assisting the Controller with the company’s financial affairs.

Responsibilities and Duties

Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts to strict deadlinePreparation of Quarterly Financial reporting package to US parentPreparation of Departmental P&L’sBudgets  - Assist District Managers in preparation the yearly budgets for all branches for review by the Financial ControllerAnnual audits  - prepare files for Internal and External audits, liaise with auditors and deal with any queriesReview of exception reports eg. Bank Reconciliation  - review and ensure any follow up work is completed, BNP - investigate why files are showing losses and communicate with operations to correct,Income/Corporation Tax – minimum requirement that the individual has an understanding of broad principlesNeed to understand operation systems and be capable handling queries  - training will be providedAd Hoc projects eg.  Management requests for cost analysis, provide staff trainingMaintaining the Fixed Asset RegisterUpload and analyze CASS (Cargo Accounts Settlement System)To maintain Vat & Duty requirements with customs and in accordance with corporate policyAssist with accounts receivable and accounts payable process improvements.Audit proof of cash and fixed asset reconciliationContribute actively to Profit and Loss statement (PnL) preparation with the Finance Controller for regional reporting submissionFile PnL reportingPrepare external financial statements for external auditPlan external legal audit interventionPrepare all documentation as required for external and internal auditsFile tax returns to authorities and work with the Finance Controller and experts on any tax issuesDeal with any risk areas identified for internal controlAssist as back-up to credit controller dutiesControl payroll and processingAdministrative tasks; filing banking, insurance, legal documents

QualificationsFully qualified in ACCA /ACA or CIMA5 Years previous experience Strong Accounting and Finance knowledgeLeadershipAdaptabilityPresentation skillsAnalytical thinkingProblem solvingFinancial fluencyEnglish language proficiency