Accountant

Overview

You should be an initiative-taker who takes initiative, appreciates taking responsibility for your actions, and tackles projects methodically and purposefully.

Responsibilities

• Keeping general ledger records current and accurate. • Creating financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. • Examining financial data to find patterns, openings, and possible ways to cut costs. • Processing invoices for accounts payable that include freight, customs, and other costs associated with logistics. • Settling disputes and balancing vendor accounts. • Handling client invoices, such as those for warehousing, goods, and other logistical services. • Reconciling several bank accounts for different operations as well as bank statements to general ledger accounts. • Looking into and resolving issues with bank fees, foreign exchange transactions, and other logistics-specific matters. • Creating and submitting tax returns that include income tax, VAT, and customs charges. • Ensuring adherence to national and international tax laws and regulations. • Helping with inventory management, which includes keeping track of stock levels, performing physical stock counts, and figuring out stock values. • Evaluating and monitoring the expenses related to warehousing, shipping, and other logistics activities. • Establishing cost-cutting strategies to maximise operational effectiveness. • Putting in place and keeping up strict internal controls to protect resources and guarantee accuracy, particularly when it comes to freight costs, inventory control, and cash handling.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a similar discipline. • Practical understanding of accounting principles and norms. • Four years or more of experience in a comparable position. • Excellent knowledge of accounting software. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel. • Outstanding numerical and analytical abilities. • Strong accuracy and attention to detail. • The capacity to function both alone and collaboratively in a hectic setting.