Senior Accountant – Cargo & Logistics Operator We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to support and lead accounting and finance activities for a growing cargo & logistics operator. This role ensures accurate financial records, timely reporting, robust reconciliations, and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate will also collaborate closely with operations teams (freight, warehousing, and customs) to ensure revenue accuracy and cost control, while handling complex and non-routine journal entries.** Required Qualifications & Experience**
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field**
- Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent**) is an advantage**
- 3–5 years of accounting experience**, preferably within logistics, freight forwarding, or shipping**
- Experience in internal audits or compliance testing****
- Familiarity with Aruba tax and statutory requirements** is a plus
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the general ledger, including preparing, reviewing, and posting routine and non-routine journal entries (accruals, adjustments, corrections).**
- Perform detailed account reconciliations**, including bank, AR, AP, intercompany, prepaid/accruals, fixed assets, and clearing accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies.**
- Conduct internal audit activities**, including process audits, SOX/internal control testing, and compliance checks; track remediation actions.**
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements**, including variance analysis, and support month-end and year-end close processes.**
- Manage accounts receivable and collections**, ensuring shipping invoices are accurately reconciled with Bills of Lading, shipments, and contracts.**
- Oversee accounts payable**, vendor reconciliations, and payment runs; ensure proper cost allocation to shipments and projects.**
- Maintain the fixed asset register**, including depreciation calculations and asset disposals.**
- Support payroll processing and statutory filings**, or liaise with external payroll providers to ensure compliance with Aruba regulations.**
- Assist with tax return preparation** and provide documentation to external advisors (turnover tax, wage tax, corporate filings).**
- Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors**.**
- Collaborate with operations, customs brokers, and sales teams to resolve billing, cost allocation, and reconciliation issues**.