Accounting Manager - 12 Month Contract

“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 professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

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 deadline
• Preparation of Quarterly Financial reporting package to US parent
• Preparation of Departmental P&L’s
• Budgets  - Assist District Managers in preparation the yearly budgets for all branches for review by the Financial Controller
• Annual audits  - prepare files for Internal and External audits, liaise with auditors and deal with any queries
• Review 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 principles
• Need to understand operation systems and be capable handling queries  - training will be provided
• Ad Hoc projects eg.  Management requests for cost analysis, provide staff training
• Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register
• Upload and analyze CASS (Cargo Accounts Settlement System)
• To maintain Vat & Duty requirements with customs and in accordance with corporate policy
• Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable process improvements.
• Audit proof of cash and fixed asset reconciliation
• Contribute actively to Profit and Loss statement (PnL) preparation with the Finance Controller for regional reporting submission
• File PnL reporting
• Prepare external financial statements for external audit
• Plan external legal audit intervention
• Prepare all documentation as required for external and internal audits
• File tax returns to authorities and work with the Finance Controller and experts on any tax issues
• Deal with any risk areas identified for internal control
• Assist as back-up to credit controller duties
• Control payroll and processing
• Administrative tasks; filing banking, insurance, legal documents

• Fully qualified in ACCA /ACA or CIMA
• 5 Years previous experience 
• Strong Accounting and Finance knowledge
• Leadership
• Adaptability
• Presentation skills
• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Financial fluency
• English language proficiency