Senior Executive/Assistant Manager, Agency Accounting (Global HQ)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support team in executing treasury and AP functions including managing cashflow and prepare and submit reporting
• Manage and monitor vendors in terms of AP outstanding balances by region
• Monitor progress of bank clearing, unapplied and unidentified cash and suspense accounts
• Work with country and offshore offices to resolve issues or ageing items.
• Review payment proposals, process brokerage/VID commission
• Perform control self-assessment for purchases and GCMS processes
• Prepare and check financial records are accurate and reported in a timely manner
• Monitor settlement from/to agents are performed in a timely manner including reporting promptly for freight collections, disbursements in ASA/GAS and taking the necessary actions where delays or irregularities are detected
• Review and ensure claim-backs from agents are properly authorized and recorded
• Review AR Agent reconciliation statements for accuracy and resolution of aged transactions
• Review monthly accounts, ensure correctness and accuracy of entries booked in a timely manner within close deadlines.
• Perform agency accounting operations in accordance with global policies
• Perform analytical reviews and follow-up of outstanding AR and assist in process creation of agency accounting operations
• Handle queries from regional/country and offshore offices and support with resolution and guidance
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as assigned including streamlining agency accounting processes and systems enhancements

Requirements

• Degree in relevant discipline
• At least 4 - 5 years of experience in accounting operations and financial reporting
• Hands-on knowledge of SAP, MS Suite, Google Suite
• Analytical and meticulous
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to work across departments and globally
• Team player but able to work independently
• Shipping experience preferred

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you.