Accounts Assistant

About the role

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.

Key responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Perform data entry and GL postings in the accounting system
• Reconcile bank statements and company accounts
• Assist in month-end closing activities, including reconciliations
• Track costs associated with transportation, fuel, subcontractors, warehouse rental, and equipment maintenance

About you

• Diploma or Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or equivalent (e.g., LCCI, ACCA Part-qualified)
• 3–5 years in finance or accounting; experience in logistics, transport, or freight is advantageous
• Proficient in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP); familiar with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or Xero)
• Working knowledge of local tax rules (e.g., GST, Withholding Tax), audit standards, and compliance practices
• Detail-oriented, able to meet tight deadlines, good analytical and communication skills
• Able to work in fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Good problem-solving skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail in high-volume transactional work
• Strong time management and adherence to deadlines
• Trustworthiness and integrity in handling financial data

About us

SR Express Private Limited is a logistics company providing warehouse, freight, and transport operations.