Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Accountant to join the finance team. This role requires someone highly skilled in financial data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation, with strong expertise in Excel, SQL, and data-driven tools. The position is embedded within a fast-paced logistics environment, requiring close collaboration with operations, warehousing, and distribution teams to ensure accurate reporting and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile accounts payable, receivable, and general ledgers in line with company policies.
• Prepare detailed financial and operational reports, including logistics cost analysis, fuel consumption tracking, and freight spend analysis.
• Use advanced Excel functions VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, pivot tables, power query, and macros to prepare dynamic dashboards and financial models.
• Apply SQL queries to extract and manipulate data from multiple systems for reporting and analysis.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, provisions, and journal entries.
• Track variances between budgeted and actual logistics costs and highlight key drivers for management review.
• Collaborate with operations and logistics teams to validate shipment invoices, warehouse costs, and third-party vendor charges.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, audit requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Assist in developing automated reporting solutions to improve efficiency in financial and logistics data tracking.
• Contribute to process improvements within finance and logistics reporting functions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably within logistics, supply chain, or FMCG sectors.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel pivot tables, advanced formulas, power query, VBA/macros.
• Working knowledge of SQL and ability to extract/analyze large data sets.
• Familiarity with ERP systems SAP, Oracle, or similar is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to liaise with cross-functional t