About The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive
Junior Accountant to support our finance team in managing day-to-day accounting operations for a logistics and supply chain environment. The ideal candidate should have strong numerical skills, basic accounting knowledge, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setup.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily Accounting Tasks
- Record daily financial transactions in the accounting system (AP/AR/GL entries).
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records and files.
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Verify supplier invoices, check supporting documents, and match with LPO/GRN.
- Process payments and maintain vendor reconciliation statements.
- Track outstanding payables and assist in payment scheduling.
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Issue customer invoices (freight, warehousing, clearance, transportation).
- Follow up with clients on outstanding payments.
- Maintain AR aging reports and escalate long-overdue accounts.
- Logistics-Specific Duties
- Reconcile freight bills, transportation invoices, warehouse charges, and customs-related expenses.
- Coordinate with operations teams to verify job costs and customer billing accuracy.
- Assist with job costing and profitability reports for logistics operations.
- Banking & Cash Handling
- Prepare bank deposits and reconcile bank statements.
- Handle petty cash entries and maintain expense records.
- Reporting & Support
- Assist in generating financial reports, MIS, and cost analysis.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing required schedules.
- Provide general support to the Finance Manager as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
- 12 years of accounting experience (preferably in logistics, transport, freight forwarding, or warehousing).
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP).
- Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables preferred).
- Experience with accounting software (Tally, QuickBooks, ERP systems etc.) is an advantage.
- Good communication and analytical skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Key Competencies
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong numerical aptitude
- Teamwork and coordination
- Time management
- Problem-solving approach
- Integrity and confidentiality
