Executive - Accounting

Company Description

Expeditors is a Fortune 500 Company. Our global network offers a broad range of logistic services including air and ocean transportation, customs brokerage, distribution, cargo insurance, duty drawback, and consulting. Expeditors hires the best in the industry, and the financial results are a direct result of its people and unique culture.

Our motto, "You'd be surprised how far we'll go for you", is exemplified through our embrace of these culture elements: Attitude, Curiosity, Integrity, Resolute, Visionary, Appearance, Confidence, Excellence, Pride, and Sense of Humor.

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.

• 19,000 trained professionals
• 350+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

The ideal candidate will have a willingness to grow, learn and work hard. Our department is growing and we are looking for a bilingual person who enjoys a fast-paced, professional, and dynamic work environment.

Job Description

To safeguard assets of the company by effectively managing the daily Accounts Receivable operations and assisting in the Credit Management operations thus improving cashflow and liquidity.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Manage Accounts Receivables processes, including receiving, safeguarding, deposit and recording of receipts and assisting in the Credit Management process, identify payment discrepancies and escalate for timely resolutions

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Record receipts in exp.o Accounting system , and allocate per the remittance advice, ensuring no receipts are left unallocated at monthend and provide support to the Banking/Treasury team for unidentified receipts.
• Provide up to date detailed collection notes listing actions on every past-due invoice in the ARCM system (Accounts Receivable Collection Management).
• Maintain a filing system in accordance to internal and local document retention policies (i.e. upload the remittance advice to the deposit in exp.o Accounting).
• Prepare journal voucher (JOV) entries with appropriate supporting evidence.
• Ensure receivable processes are in compliance with Corporate / Regional directives.
• Proactively identify problem accounts and follow up queries via email/telephone to effectively resolve issues  through building key relationships with Customers and Internal Staff.
•Prepare the bad debt calculation (Trade AR Allowance) and the bad debt roll forward schedule for the monthly P&L.
•Assist in Internal Control Evaluations and Internal/External Audits by preparing required information/documentation.
•Support Accounting Department with miscellaneous projects and assignments.
•Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS:
Knowledge:
• Expeditors’ Company Policies and Procedures
• Basic Accounting Knowledge
Skills:
• Strong MS Office Skills (intermediate level Excel skills)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and a proven history of providing exceptional customer service
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good data entry and computer skills

• Behaviours:
• * Professional appearance and attitude
• * Reliable and accurate
• * Adhere to the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity,    Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.
• TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Training Requirements:
• • Meet company standards of 52 hours training per year, including as needed management/leadership training
• Education and Experience:
• • Minimum 2 years working experience in accounting or relevant industry experience.

                 *Only those who are currently residing in Singapore as Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident  should apply *

Additional Information

• Expeditors offers excellent benefits for full time employees:An Environmental Health and Safety Manager must be a good communicator at many different levels, 
• including the classroom, District management, customers, Service Providers, and government officials. 
• Benefits complied with local law 
• Health Plan: Medical, Accident Insurance
• Training and Personnel Development Program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.