Co-ordinates clearing and forwarding of all imports & exports for the company. Performs costing of all import shipments for goods in transit in the consignment data base. Liaises with Finance Department for opening Letters of Credit, transfers, and Bank Delivery Order for shipment covered by L/C. Authorises our Freight forwarders to clear the goods in case of direct shipments. Co-ordinates for inspection and necessary survey in case shipments arrive in open/torn/wet/damaged condition. Attends inspection of damaged goods during transit at airport/seaport along with the Insurance company's representative. Obtain short lading certificate from Customs Authority. Files Insurance claims and follows up for payments/credit note with the insurance company. Obtains all attested legal documents necessary for exports from any relevant Chamber of commerce and industry. Checks and verifies Freight Forwarder's invoices for both imports & exports, obtain approval from respective department Head and forwards these to Finance for payment.
As a Chief Accountant, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the finance department of the organization. You will work closely with the accountants and finance managers to ensure that financial transactions are accurately recorded, invoices are processed, and payments are made in a timely manner. Your duties will include: 1. Lead the effort to make sure that our processes and controls are in compliance with Myanmar Legislation and Global Accounting Procedures 2. Assure compliance to internal/external financial reporting and local tax legislation requirements correctness of primary documents and timely communicate current tax and accounting status and potential risks 3. Work closely to provide input and updates on changes in tax and accounting statutory legislation 4. Ensure accurate and in-timely report creating for Tax Authorities, Social Funds and Statistics covering corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, review of all reports and tax returns prepared by local accounting team and filing of reports and tax returns, staying up to date with current changing Myanmar tax legislation 5. Manage the team of direct reports, provide support and expertise to maintain high professional level of accounting team Local accounting of Fixed Assets 6. Participate in Month end/year end processes including the preparation of journals and validation of balance sheet accounts and production of monthly financial statement