“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.
- 18,000 trained professionals
- 350+ locations worldwide across 60+ countries
- Fortune 500
- Globally unified systems
- Responsible for ensuring all accounting functions are in strict compliance with the Regional and Country requirements and in line with Corporate strategies for business development and operations.
- Manage the day to day Accounting operations including A/R, A/P, Revenue Recognition and Cost Accounting, working closely with the Accounting and Operational teams to review processes, implement best practices and improve productivity.
- Manage the Capital Expenditure process, including obtaining approval of acquisitions and disposals, maintaining the Fixed Asset Register, and completion of the Annual Inventory certification.
- Complete all GL reconciliations, including Proof of Cash, Fixed Assets and Payroll for monthly P&L submission.
- Contribute to the preparation of the internal monthly accounts (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cashflows, and Analysis) for review by the Regional and Global Accounting teams.
- Prepare and submit information to statutory authorities for Payroll, VAT and Corporation Tax.
- Prepare financial information for credit reviews and perform annual credit reviews in line with Global Credit policy.
- Assist Controller with the preparation of statutory financial information and tax computations.
- Provide required information/documentation for Internal Control Evaluations and Internal/External Audits.
- Support the Finance Controller with miscellaneous projects and tasks.
- Professional certification or Degree in Accounting or other equivalent qualifications.
- At least 5 years working experience in freight forwarding industry is preferable or multinational company.
- Experience with financial reporting, taxation, and compliance.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with an attention to the details.
- Proficient in MS Office, including Excel Formulas and Pivot Tables.
- Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to financial persons as well as non-financial persons at all levels from Operations to Senior Management to obtain positive results.
- Proven leadership attitude and skills.
- Ability to drive through change.
- Applying does not warrant an interview or acceptance for the position. You will receive a notice if an interview will take place.
- Expeditors reserves the right to change this Standard at any time and for any reason and to grant exceptions to this Standard based on business needs.
- Application Closing: 30 June 2025
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What We Do
Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 (374) company, we employ over 16,500 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 320 locations across six continents. Expeditors is focused on the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include air and ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, vendor consolidation, customs clearance, cargo insurance, distribution and other value-added logistics services.
We pride ourselves on being a solutions-based organization that takes the time to understand each customer's individual business needs. As a non-asset based organization, we have considerable flexibility when managing customers' supply chains. Our relationships with local suppliers and global air and ocean partners provides our customers with the best routing and pricing options. Expeditors' comprehensive, flexible spectrum of services is supported by leading-edge information technology providing the highest level of end to end visibility.
To maintain consistent quality and customer service across the globe, Expeditors has regional headquarters located in London, Dubai, Shanghai and Singapore.
At Expeditors, our industry professionals, award winning processes and globally unified systems ensure that we always live up to our promise, "You'd be surprised how far we'll go for you."
