Job Overview
We are
seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Accountant to join the finance team. This role requires someone
highly skilled in financial data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation, with
strong expertise in Excel, SQL, and data-driven tools. The position is embedded
within a fast-paced logistics environment, requiring close collaboration with
operations, warehousing, and distribution teams to ensure accurate reporting
and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and reconcile accounts payable,
receivable, and general ledgers in line with company policies.
- Prepare detailed financial and operational
reports, including logistics cost analysis, fuel consumption tracking, and
freight spend analysis.
- Use advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUP,
INDEX/MATCH, pivot tables, power query, and macros) to prepare dynamic
dashboards and financial models.
- Apply SQL queries to extract and manipulate data
from multiple systems for reporting and analysis.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes,
including accruals, provisions, and journal entries.
- Track variances between budgeted and actual
logistics costs and highlight key drivers for management review.
- Collaborate with operations and logistics teams
to validate shipment invoices, warehouse costs, and third-party vendor
charges.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations,
audit requirements, and internal control frameworks.
- Assist in developing automated reporting
solutions to improve efficiency in financial and logistics data tracking.
- Contribute to process improvements within
finance and logistics reporting functions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a
related field.
- 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably
within logistics, supply chain, or FMCG sectors.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot
tables, advanced formulas, power query, VBA/macros).
- Working knowledge of SQL and ability to
extract/analyze large data sets.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or
similar) is an added advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,
with keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines,
and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
to liaise with cross-functional t
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