Accounting Manager (experienced in freight forwarding industry)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Logistics, Freight Forwarding,.

Seniority Level: Mid to Senior Management

Reports To: Finance Director / CEO /MD

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We are a growing logistics and freight forwarding company seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounting Manager or CPA / Head of Accounting to oversee our finance and accounting operations. This is a key leadership role responsible for maintaining financial integrity, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic business decisions across our international operations.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and month-end close

• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, statutory reporting, and regulatory requirements

• Manage billing, cost allocation, and revenue recognition for freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, and transport services

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports

• Work closely with operations teams to ensure proper margin analysis and accurate job costing

• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities

• Manage external audits, tax filings, and banking relationships

• Supervise and develop a small team of accounting/finance staff

• Identify opportunities to improve internal controls, financial systems, and reporting efficiency

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Requirements:

• CPA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification (mandatory)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role

• Prior experience in the logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain industry is strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of logistics cost structures, intercompany billing, and freight job profitability

• Proficient in accounting and ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, NetSuite, Cargo Wise, Zoho)

• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills

• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

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Preferred Skills (a plus):

• Experience with multi-entity or cross-border financial reporting

• Familiarity with Incoterms, customs duties, and international freight billing

• Financial process automation or ERP migration project experience