Assistant Manager Finance

We are excited to announce an opportunity for an Assistant Manager – Finance at Logistiq, part of the Landmark Group. Logistiq is a dynamic, fast-growing logistics company in the GCC, with the vision to provide world-class logistics accessible to all. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of services from last mile delivery, warehousing to freight forwarding, trucking & distribution.In this role, you will be responsible for managing accounting and finance operations across multiple entities, countries, and currencies, with end-to-end ownership of expense management, accounts payable, vendor management, payment processing, and budgetary controls. You will play a key role in supporting month-end closure, cash flow planning, commercial purchasing, and banking activities while driving process standardization, automation, and effective stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including ledger reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and supporting schedules across multiple entities and currencies.Support timely and accurate month-end closure, ensuring proper cost allocation, reconciliation of outstanding items, and maintenance of audit-ready documentation.Manage the end-to-end procure-to-pay (P2P) process, including invoice validation, approvals, payment processing, reconciliations, and vendor query resolution.Monitor open purchase orders, invoice ageing, statements of account (SOAs), payment due dates, outstanding liabilities, and blocked invoices to ensure timely processing.Oversee vendor onboarding, master data accuracy, and payment controls while building strong vendor relationships and resolving escalations.Support cash flow planning by monitoring upcoming payment commitments, cash requirements, and payment priorities in coordination with the Finance Manager.Coordinate routine banking activities, payment execution, and resolution of transaction-related issues.Support commercial purchasing and procurement activities, ensuring compliance with approved budgets, purchase orders, contractual terms, and the Delegation of Authority (DOA).Develop, document, and maintain SOPs while identifying opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and automation.Maintain trackers and dashboards to monitor accounts payable ageing, vendor performance, payment commitments, and process efficiency.Supervise and guide junior team members, ensuring accuracy, accountability, timely delivery, and effective coordination with internal stakeholders and vendors.Identify opportunities for cost optimization, improved vendor terms, and working capital efficiencywhile ensuring adherence to accounting policies and internal controls.

Qualifications

CA, CMA, MBA in Finance, or equivalent qualification.Approximately 5–6 years of relevant experience in accounting, procure-to-pay, vendor management, and finance operations.Experience in logistics, supply chain, retail, or other operationally intensive industries is preferred.Strong understanding of accounting principles, month-end closure, reconciliations, cash flow planning, and internal financial controls.Proficiency in MS Excel, Power Query, presentation tools, and ERP/accounting systems; exposure to workflow automation and reporting tools is an advantage.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and vendor relationship skills.Demonstrated ability to supervise junior team members, manage competing priorities, and drive process improvements while maintaining financial governance.