Account Assistant - Logistics (Singapore)
Job Summary –
The Accounts Assistant supports day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger maintenance, cost tracking, and monthly closing activities in a logistics environment. The role plays a crucial part in ensuring financial compliance, accuracy, and timely reporting to support warehouse, freight, and transport operations. Candidates must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage high transaction volumes typical in the logistics industry.
Key Responsibilities -
Accounts Payable (AP):
- Process supplier invoices related to transport, freight, warehousing, fuel, and third-party logistics (3PL) services.
- Match invoices with delivery orders (DO, purchase orders (PO, and contracts.
- Prepare and process vendor payments via bank transfers, cheques, or GIRO.
Accounts Receivable (AR):
- Issue customer invoices for logistics services rendered (e.g., container haulage, storage fees, cross-border shipments).
- Monitor collections and follow up on outstanding receivables with the sales or operations teams.
- Prepare customer statement of accounts and assist with aging analysis. Monitor outstanding payments and follow up with customers or suppliers.
General Ledger & Month-End Closing:
- Perform data entry and GL postings in the accounting system.
- Reconcile bank statements and company accounts
- Assist in month-end closing activities, including reconciliations.
Costing & Operational Finance:
- Track costs associated with transportation, fuel, subcontractors, warehouse rental, and equipment maintenance.
- Support finance analysis for cost control, profitability, and margin evaluation by service line.
- Coordinate with logistics operations and procurement teams to validate cost data.
Tax & Compliance:
- Prepare and submit GST filings (Singapore context) or equivalent indirect taxes in other regions.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements.
- Support statutory reporting, audit preparation, and liaise with external auditors.
Job Requirements -
Education:
- Diploma or Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or equivalent (e.g., LCCI, ACCA Part-qualified)
- Fresh Graduate in Master & PHD are welcome to apply
Experience:
- 3–5 years in finance or accounting; experience in logistics, transport, or freight is advantageous
- Those with audit experience will be added advantage
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP); familiar with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or Xero)
Regulatory Knowledge:
- Working knowledge of local tax rules (e.g., GST, Withholding Tax), audit standards, and compliance practices
Soft Skills:
- Detail-oriented, able to meet tight deadlines, good analytical and communication skills
Key Competencies -
- Able to work in fast pace environment with tight deadlines
- Good in Problem-solving skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail in high-volume transactional work
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong time management and adherence to deadlines
- Trustworthiness and integrity in handling financial data