GL Supervisor

Job Purpose:

To oversee the General Ledger (GL) function and ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards. The GL Supervisor will lead the GL team in managing month-end closings, reconciliations, and financial analysis, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily operations of the GL team, ensuring timely and accurate posting of transactions.
• Oversee the month-end closing process, ensuring all financial entries are recorded, reconciled, and closed in accordance with the timeline.
• Review and verify journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Monitor the integrity of financial data and ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during audits and provide necessary documentation.
• Provide support to finance and operations teams regarding GL inquiries and issues.
• Train, mentor, and develop GL staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of the GL functions.
• Assist in the development of accounting policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Preferred qualified bachelor’s degree or professional diploma such CPA, CA, UKCA
• Preferred experience in auditing
• 7 years+ of experience in accounting and financial statements
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Oracle, SAP), along with MS Office applications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in creating financial statements under IFRS
• Strong operational and implementation knowledge on IFRS
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.