Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 16,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 331 locations across six continents.

Expeditors' promise, "You'd be surprised how far we'll go for you" is not a mere hype; it is our commitment to go beyond the expectations of what companies need from a global logistics provider.

Our culture is about exceeding our customers' expectations and providing a place for our employees to make a career. At Expeditors, people are our most important asset. We pride ourselves in employee development at all levels.

Summary Description

Responsible for all accounting-related activities, including managerial accounting, financial accounting and finance activities of the company. Ensures the company follows all reporting guidelines and procedures as well as tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Finance:

• Manage all accounting operations including A/R, A/P, GL, treasury, fixed asset, payroll and taxation.

• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.

• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.

• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.

• Lead month-end and year-end close process.

• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.

• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

• Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, and team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures.

• In coordination with Regional Controller, establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on bi-weekly, monthly and annual basis.

• Prepare external financial statements for external audit 

• Handle and prepare all documentation as required for external and internal audits 

Tax Compliance:

• Develop the organization's tax compliance program to ensure all internal practices adhere to applicable laws, regulations and policies.

• Review and submission of reportorial requirements to the General Department of Taxation and other regulatory agencies.

• Application of tax treaty reliefs and residency certificates to preferential tax treatments.

• Review of Transfer Pricing Documentation (TPD) in coordination with external accounting firm.

• Overall management of tax accounting, corporate tax reporting, and coordination with the branch document controller for document archiving.

• Inspect legal means of reducing tax liability and analyze income tax deductions.

• Participate in the creation and implementation of the organization's tax strategy and guidelines.

• Managers and ensures company's use and compliance with tax incentives with GDT and its regulations.

• Leads major tax-relevant projects/initiatives.

• Act as the company's representative for tax audits and other related tax issues.

Tax Audits/Cases/Refunds:

• Management and coordination with external legal consultants for the efficient closure of tax audits and local tax inspections and investigation.

• Responsible for overall management of VAT refunds / VAT credit

• Responsible for official correspondences with the tax authorities and regulatory agencies in matters of tax compliance and registrations/accreditations of the Company.

Tax Planning and Support/Risk Management:

• Conduct research and study on tax minimization and tax efficiency initiatives and management of any tax exposure of the company.

• Provides tax update, advisories and tax trainings for the employees.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with labor law, the Accounting and Auditing Regulator (ACAR)

• Review company internal controls, specifically the Financial Process Control Documentation.

• Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and in being the role model of integrity and pride for all employees.

• Proactively communicate with the team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations.

Systems:

• Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department.

• Be involved and suggest system/process improvements.

• Set the tone of this environment within your department.

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors:

Knowledge:

• Strong Accounting and Finance Knowledge

• Expertise in Local Tax Laws

• Global Logistics Industry Knowledge

Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office, including Excel Formulas and Pivot Tables.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with an attention to details.

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal

• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to financial persons as well as non-financial persons at all levels from Operations to Senior Management to obtain positive results.

• Proven leadership attitude and skills.

• Ability to drive through change.

• Ability to work with cross-functional teams, Accounting, Product, Sales, Account Management and Legal.

• Report writing and Analytical skills with strong attention to detail.

Behaviors:

• Emotional resilience.

• Self-reflecting and open to feedback.

• Initiative and ability to work in autonomy.

• Role model of integrity and pride for all employees.

• Proven leadership attitude and background.

• Professional appearance and attitude.

• Reliable and accurate.

• Being supportive of change.

• Being an advocate of Expeditors culture at all times.

• Being approachable and proactive.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Must be a CPA/Chartered Accountant 

• With a background in Public Accounting

• And with 8-10 years+ experience as Controller / Accounting Manager in a Multinational Company / Logistics Industry; Accounting Degree & Professional Qualification, and preferably with Taxation / Legal education.

Work Schedule is 5-day workweek.

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave

• Insurance (hospital & surgical, personal accident)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

• Training and Personnel Development Program

• With Provision of 26 days Work From Home set-up per year

Attractive income with good career prospects and remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate. Further information about the Company can be obtained at Expeditors’ website: http://www.expeditors.com. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Any employment with Expeditors is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

All information provided by candidates will be used solely for recruitment purposes. Unsuccessful application will be destroyed in strict confidence upon completion of recruitment process.