Accounts Head - Transportation Vertical

Job Title : Head Accounts - Transportation

Location : Navi Mumbai - Maharashtra

Department : Accounts - Transportation

Reports To : CFO and Transportation Director

Job Summary :

To lead the Accounts and Finance function of business vertical Transportation - managing day to day

accounting of the business vertical, supervising the related accounts team, Preparing the MIS data

and analysing the data, handling other core functions, receivable management and vendor

management

Key Responsibilities :

Ensuring timely and correct invoicing to the customers

• Timely recovery of the outstanding i.e within the credit period and monitoring of regular

receivable report and highlight the management the long dues with the issues if any

Monitoring the budgeted productivity of the fleet

Monitoring trip wise profitability ie whether the same is in line with the budget

Ensuring that the payments to the vendors are done with in time ie within the credit period

agreed with the vendors

Ensuring that the advances to the vendors are done in time bound manner

Ensuring that the insurance and taxes of the fleets are paid on time with NIL penalty

Providing the regular support to TMS software in discussion with the software vendor

Ensuing that the internal controls and internal audits are conducted with no adverse findings

Liasioning with the banks

Develop and execute strategies to optimize transportation efficiency, reduce costs, and

improve customer service levels.

Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors negotiating rates and service contracts

to enhance operational capabilities.

Monitor and evaluate transportation performance metrics, utilizing data analysis to identify

trends and areas for improvement.

Mentor and train junior staff, fostering an environment focused on continuous improvement

and accountability.

challenges faced, and proposed solutions.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s / Maters degree in Accounts and Finance

In-depth knowledge of transportation regulations and best practices.- Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with

various stakeholders.

Proficiency in transportation management software

Proven leadership ability to inspire and manage a team in a fast-paced logistics environment.