Opis
As a specialized International Trade Accountant, I have spent the last 8 years navigating the complex financial, tax, and regulatory landscapes of global supply chains. My expertise lies in managing high-volume import/export operations, optimizing landed costs, and ensuring absolute compliance with cross-border customs and VAT regulations.
Professional Background & Trade Finance:
[2018 - Present] Financial Controller for a major FMCG wholesale distributor in London. I oversee the accounting for over 50 international supplier contracts across the EU, Asia, and the Americas. I manage the end-to-end process of customs declarations (C88 forms), duty deferment accounts, and post-Brexit rules of origin compliance. I successfully reclaimed £120,000 in overpaid import VAT in 2021 through a meticulous audit of our freight forwarder invoices.
[2014 - 2017] Senior Bookkeeper at a specialized electronics import firm. Handled multi-currency bank reconciliations, FX hedging documentation, and supplier payment runs.
Global Accounting & Compliance Tools:
- ERPs & Trade Systems: SAP Business One, TradeGear, CDS (Customs Declaration Service).
- Tax & FX: UK VAT returns (Box 2 & 3 for acquisitions), deferred VAT accounting, FX gain/loss realization, transfer pricing documentation.
- Data Analysis: Advanced MS Excel, Power BI for tracking landed cost variances by SKU.
I hold an ACCA qualification and a degree in International Business from Aston University. I am highly resilient, detail-obsessed, and capable of managing the intense pressure of port delays and customs holds. I am seeking a full-time, on-site role in London.