Senior Accountant

For DP World Logistics Services Masr

Job Purpose:

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements, and implementing effective cost-control measures. This position is responsible for streamlining financial processes to enhance efficiency and align with the company's operational goals.

Key Accountability:

• Tax Compliance: Prepare and file VAT, customs duties, and corporate tax returns, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operational needs.
• Audit Preparation: Coordinate with internal and external auditors, providing necessary documentation and addressing audit findings.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Record and track all incoming and outgoing payments related to shipments and services.
• Invoicing: Prepare and issue accurate invoices for freight forwarding services, ensuring timely client payments.
• Bank Reconciliation: Ensure accuracy of cash balances by reconciling bank statements with internal financial records.
• Cost Management: Analyse and optimize logistics costs, including freight, customs, and warehousing, to improve profitability.
• Internal Controls: Implement and maintain robust financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy in reporting.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor junior accountants, providing guidance and ensuring high standards in financial tasks.
• Collaboration with Operations: Work closely with logistics teams to accurately report costs and revenues.
• Data Accuracy: Maintain well-organized and precise financial records related to shipment transactions within the accounting systems.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, management reports, and financial analysis.

Qualifications and Certificates

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.

Experience and Knowledge

• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably within a freight forwarding company.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail to ensure financial accuracy.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability to a dynamic, fast-paced business environment.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and accounting software.