Req ID: RC766028

HKP009: Accountant

Company: FedEx Logistics AMEA
Category: Professional
Employment Type: Full Time
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Posting End Date:
Remote: No
Location: 223 Hing Fong Road, Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong

Description

To manage full spectrum accounting work including but not limited to month end closing, account receivable, account payable, treasury, audit, budget and guess and analysis etc.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting: Compile and analyze monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timely submission of reports and supporting schedules.
General Ledger Management: Prepare general ledger activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and closing processes.
Daily Accounting Operation: Execute day-to-day financial tasks such as processing payments, collaborating with the Shared Services Centre to track non-trade expenses, and managing accounts receivable follow-ups, etc.
Credit Control Management: Manage account receivable for an assigned portfolio of customers, provide customer service and other business information as needed to support collection of receivables, and monitor account balances and aging, contact customers regarding delinquent invoices, determine and record disputed charges, and research unapplied cash and open credits in accordance with FXL’s collection action policy.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all local statutory requirements, Sarbanes-Oxley Acts (SOX) requirements and FXL policies.
Audit Coordination: Facilitate external audit processes by preparing required documentation and providing clear, timely explanations.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Contribute to the preparation and analysis of budgets and forecasts.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE

Academic:

Bachelor degree in finance, accounting or business or equivalent

Experience & knowledge:

CPA or CPA student member
At least 3 years’ related experience in accounting/finance in sizable companies
Audit experience in sizeable audit firm or Big 4 is an advantage
Experience and knowledge of freight forwarding & logistics industry preferred
Extensive knowledge of IFRS and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SOX is an advantage

Attribute:

Proficiency in MS Excel, knowledge of ERP, e.g. Oracle, Hyperion and Cargowise is preferred
Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, possess a strong sense of responsibility
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Good command of English, Cantonese & Mandarin

The Company

FedEx Logistics provides e-Commerce, freight forwarding, as well as import and export services that allow companies to reach markets throughout the world. They help customers of all sizes solve the intricacies of shipping goods globally by providing comprehensive international ocean and air freight forwarding, surface transportation and distribution, customs brokerage, trade and customs advisory services, and advanced e-commerce and trade facilitation solutions.

The Philosophy

People–Service–Profit (P-S-P). We take care of our People so that they can deliver impeccable Service to our customers who will give us the Profit necessary for FedEx to be successful. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages employees to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for our employees' well-being and value their contributions to the company.

The Culture

We honor innovation, integrity and diversity. We have many formal policies, procedures and programs to bring out the best in our staff, individually and in teams.