The Vita Coco Company, created in 2004 by Co-CEO Michael Kirban and Ira Liran, produces the leading brand of coconut water in the United States with a growing presence around the world. The Vita Coco Company's brands include the leading coconut water, Vita Coco; clean energy drink Runa; premium canned water, Ever & Ever; and protein-infused water, PWR LIFT.
In 2021, The Vita Coco Company became a publicly traded, Public Benefit Corporation. With a growing portfolio of natural products, The Vita Coco Company has identified its public benefit purpose as creating ethical, sustainable products that uplift communities and do right by our planet by harnessing and protecting nature's resources.
In 2022, The Vita Coco Company was certified as a B Corporation furthering the Company's commitment toward operating its business as a force for good, while delivering better-for-you products.
Vita Coco is headquartered in New York City with international offices in London and Singapore.
Account Assistant is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our ocean freight data and financial data. You will work closely with the logistics and supply chain teams to ensure efficient processing and reporting of ocean freight costs.
Responsibilities:
Verify and reconcile ocean freight information, including estimated costs, booked contracts, invoices, and shipment details.
Proactively review and follow up with the logistics and supply chain teams for missing shipment information such as rates availability, order lines, container numbers, bill of lading numbers, and freight invoices.
Reconcile inbounded shipments with Supply Chain and Markets.
Prepare weekly reports summarizing freight cost status for relevant stakeholders
Follow up on outstanding freight cost invoices with the logistics team.
Maintain ocean freight master data and financial master data warehouse, Power BI.
Ensure the Full-Year Forecast Volume is reconciled against SAP for Actuals.
Assist with month-end closing processes, including reconciliation and reporting.
Other ad-hoc projects or duties as and when assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
Minimum Diploma in Accounting / Logistics or equivalent experience.
Min 1 2 years of working experience
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Possess strong skills in MS Excel (Pivot tables, V-Lookups, Power Query)
Experience with SAP, Power BI or similar data visualization tools is a plus.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsible and highly adaptable.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
