Freight Forwarding Operations Accountant

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Operations AccountingRecord all freight transactions (Air / Ocean / Land shipments)Match Job Files (HBL / MBL / AWB) with financial entriesCalculate shipment profitability (Revenue vs Cost per shipment)

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Invoicing & BillingPrepare customer invoices based on:Freight chargesHandling feesCustoms clearanceAdditional servicesEnsure invoices align with agreed rates and contracts

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Cost ControlVerify supplier invoices (airlines, shipping lines, trucking, customs brokers)Allocate costs correctly to each shipment fileMonitor discrepancies between quoted vs actual costs

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Accounts Payable (AP)Process payments to:Carriers (Airlines / Shipping lines)Agents & overseas partnersLocal service providersReconcile supplier statements

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Accounts Receivable (AR)Follow up on customer collectionsMaintain aging reportsCoordinate with operations/sales for disputed invoices

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ReconciliationJob file reconciliation (Operational system vs accounting system)Bank reconciliation related to freight transactionsIntercompany / agent account reconciliation

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ReportingPrepare:Shipment profitability reportsMonthly revenue & cost reportsGP (Gross Profit) per shipment / customerSupport management with financial insights

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance2–5+ years in freight forwarding or logistics accountingExperience in air & ocean freight is a strong advantage