Minimum Qualifications: CA (Inter), ICWA (Inter)

Minimum Experience: 5- 7 Years

Finance professionals with experience in handling the finance of -

- Freight forwarding, Transportation & Customs clearance etc.

-  International freight forwarding services.

Key Accountability:

Transactional processing and Reporting

Oversee all finance operations and ensure accurate and timely financial closing and preparation of financial and management reports

Oversee and direct all day-to-day accounting activities to ensure expenses and revenues are accurately recorded in accordance with GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles).

Supervise the functions of accounts payable, account receivable, fixed asset recording and cash management.

Maintain internal control over all aspects of the shipment process, including booking, documentation, and customs clearance.

Should have basic understanding of shipping and customs documents, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, and export/import documentation.

Responsible for G/L accounting.

Handle the company’s transactions and debts and do cash flow forecasting.

Review all financial reports and ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory regulations

Budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and provide recommendations to improve company's financial business performance

Review sales activity reports, and other performance data, to measure productivity and goal achievement for use in executing required actions in cost reduction and program improvements.

Working capital management:

• Manage effectively the working capital requirements of the business
• Interact and manage Principals for payments and receipts
• Credit control, review and assessment of credit risks and bad debts
• Coordinate with Corporate headquarters for all treasury and banking requirements

Governance, Risk & Compliance:

• Drive improvements, develop and implement financial policies and improve internal control
• Recommend and facilitate process changes to avoid/manage risk in business process
• Interface with Statutory Authorities wrt Finance related matters/company  affairs/ regulatory formalities
• Develop & Establish best International practices for smooth functioning of finance & accounts
• Explore to outsource the regular/time consuming accounting process
• Liaising with head office for all Admin related tasks for the division

Communications & Stakeholder Management:

Internal

• Business Heads / Country Manager / Finance
• Head
• Cluster Finance Head
• Finance Organisation
• HO Finance/Treasury/Tax Manager/Admn

External

• Government and Regulatory Authority
• Statutory Auditors
• Banks
• Tax Consultants

Job-Specific Skills (Generic / Technical):

·       Sound accounting and financial skills along with an appreciation of business drivers and processes

·       Accounting/Reporting process as per the local regulations / IFRS.

·       Work experience in the Shipping & Logistics Industry.

·       In-depth understanding of the Finance processes. 

·       Team management skills

·       Expertise in Excel Function

·       Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.