Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.· 5 years of experience in cost accounting or logistics accounting (preferably in freight forwarding, import/export, manufacturing, or distribution industries).· Strong understanding of shipping terms (Incoterms), customs regulations, freight billing. Etc.)· Proficiency in SAP, Oracle)· Advanced MS Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Data Analysis)· Sound knowledge of financial analysis and cost control
Description
Calculate, track, and process all costs related to import and export activities (ocean/air/land freight, trucking, customs duties, port handling fees, and demurrage-storages-detentions ).Allocate logistics expenses to outbound/inbound shipments to determine the accurate landed cost of goods.Audit and approve invoices from Shipping Lines, freight forwarders, customs brokers, Truckers, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers prior to payment.Perform routine reconciliations of accounts payable for all services providers.Manage, track, and settle financial petty cash/advances issued to customs brokers and logistics personnel.Monitor actual transportation and storage costs against budgeted allowances to minimize wastage and overcharges.Prepare periodic reports analysing total logistics costs as a percentage of sales and procurement.Analyse variances between estimated and actual logistics expenses, providing actionable recommendations to optimize supply chain spending.