Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant reports to the Finance Manager, assisting to oversee the Accounts department.

This role will have the direct responsibility for managing company financial affairs; includes budget projection, costing analysis; financial/management reporting & Auditing.

Responsibilities

• Daily Bank Reconciliation and Monthly Credit Card Reconciliation
• Verification and booking Employee Expense Report and G&A expenses
• Fixed Assets Booking Depreciation
• Cashflow Projection Weekly
• Support Finance Manager to supervise Accounts Payable and Accounts receivable
• Local tax law Compliance (VAT/Corporate tax/GST/WHT) Reconciled Trial Balance with returns
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation (Prepayment, Accrual, Provisions)
• Weekly discussion with Sales team and Country Manager on AR and AP Report
• Preparation of month end and various management reports
• Assisting in Internal and External Audit Requirement
• Provide support during Budgets and other Project
• Other accounting tasks as directed by the Finance Manager

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years work experience in Accounting in the Freight forwarding industry preferable.
• Experience in Financial Accounting, Planning and Analysis essential
• Degree in Accountancy and preferably pursuing CPA
• Strong MS Office skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook & Accounting Software
• Ability to efficiently adapt to new software systems.
• High attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills & stakeholder management skills
• A great attitude, proactive and self-motivated individual.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Pre-existing knowledge of air and sea freight shipping terms is preferred.
• Ability to function independently as required.