Freight Forwarding Operations Accountant

Full Time
Egypt , Cairo
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Job Details

1. Operations Accounting

  • Record all freight transactions (Air / Ocean / Land shipments)
  • Match Job Files (HBL / MBL / AWB) with financial entries
  • Calculate shipment profitability (Revenue vs Cost per shipment)

2. Invoicing & Billing

  • Prepare customer invoices based on:
    • Freight charges
    • Handling fees
    • Customs clearance
    • Additional services
  • Ensure invoices align with agreed rates and contracts

3. Cost Control

  • Verify supplier invoices (airlines, shipping lines, trucking, customs brokers)
  • Allocate costs correctly to each shipment file
  • Monitor discrepancies between quoted vs actual costs

4. Accounts Payable (AP)

  • Process payments to:
    • Carriers (Airlines / Shipping lines)
    • Agents & overseas partners
    • Local service providers
  • Reconcile supplier statements

5. Accounts Receivable (AR)

  • Follow up on customer collections
  • Maintain aging reports
  • Coordinate with operations/sales for disputed invoices

6. Reconciliation

  • Job file reconciliation (Operational system vs accounting system)
  • Bank reconciliation related to freight transactions
  • Intercompany / agent account reconciliation

7. Reporting

  • Prepare:
    • Shipment profitability reports
    • Monthly revenue & cost reports
    • GP (Gross Profit) per shipment / customer
  • Support management with financial insights

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