Accountant/ Accounts Executive

Job Title: Accountant

Industry: Freight Forwarding / Logistics / Shipping

Department: Accounts & Finance

Experience: 2–5 years preferred

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and responsible Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations for our freight forwarding business. The candidate should have experience in accounting, GST compliance, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and freight forwarding-related financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities1. Day-to-Day Accounting

• Maintain books of accounts and record daily financial transactions.
• Prepare and maintain sales invoices, purchase bills, payment vouchers, and receipt vouchers.
• Record and verify freight, transportation, customs clearance, shipping line, and other logistics-related expenses.
• Maintain customer-wise and vendor-wise ledgers.

2. Accounts Receivable & Payable

• Monitor customer outstanding balances and follow up for overdue payments.
• Process vendor payments and verify supplier invoices against job files and supporting documents.
• Reconcile customer and vendor accounts.
• Coordinate with the operations team to ensure timely invoicing and accurate cost allocation for each shipment.

3. GST & Tax Compliance

• Handle GST-related accounting, input tax credit reconciliation, and GST return data preparation.
• Verify GST invoices and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist with TDS calculations, deductions, payments, and return preparation.
• Coordinate with the auditor or Chartered Accountant for GST, income tax, and statutory compliance.

4. Banking & Financial Operations

• Perform bank reconciliation and monitor bank transactions.
• Track customer remittances, foreign currency receipts, bank charges, and overseas vendor payments.
• Verify foreign exchange differences and intermediary bank deductions.
• Assist in preparing payment statements, cash flow reports, and bank-related documents.

5. Freight Forwarding Accounting

• Maintain shipment-wise income and expense records.
• Verify freight invoices, shipping line charges, airline charges, customs clearance expenses, transport bills, and overseas agent invoices.
• Prepare job profitability reports and identify discrepancies between estimated and actual shipment costs.
• Coordinate with overseas agents and customers regarding debit notes, credit notes, and payment discrepancies.

6. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare accounts receivable and payable ageing reports.
• Assist in monthly profit and loss statements and management reports.
• Maintain proper accounting records and documents for audit purposes.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Required Skills & QualificationsBachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance.
• 2–5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in freight forwarding, shipping, logistics, or a related industry.
• Good knowledge of Tally Prime, MS Excel, and accounting software.
• Practical knowledge of GST, TDS, bank reconciliation, and accounts receivable/payable.
• Familiarity with foreign currency transactions and overseas agent settlements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently, maintain accuracy, and meet deadlines.
• Preferred Candidate ProfilePrior experience in a freight forwarding or logistics company.
• Knowledge of shipment-wise costing and job profitability.
• Experience handling customer collections, vendor payments, and foreign remittances.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and accountability.

Candidates in and around K.K.Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Vadapalani, Virugambakkam, Valasaravakkam, Ramapuram, MGR Nagar, Nesapakkam, West Mambalam, Kodambakkam, Arumbakkam should only apply.

Pls send your resume to nexusintl@outlook.com or whatsapp to 9445162015.