The Senior General Accounting Supervisor is responsible for overseeing general accounting functions, including bank reconciliation, validation of client accounts, and the computation of collection-related fees. The role ensures that financial operations are timely, accurate, and compliant with company policies and regulatory standards. This position supervises a team of accounting professionals, supports month-end and year-end closings, and coordinates across departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversight of General Accounting Activities
- Supervise and coordinate all general accounting activities, including reconciliation, validation, and reporting.
- Ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
- Review the work of direct reports for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Bank Reconciliation and Validation Monitoring
- Oversee the bank reconciliation process.
- Ensure timely resolution of discrepancies between bank records and internal accounts.
- Ensure proper validation of client accounts prior to issuance of Certificates of Full Payment.
- Supervision of Fee and Incentive Computation
- Review and consolidate monthly reports on collection fees and agency incentives.
- Ensure accurate and compliant application of agreed rates and incentive structures.
- Provide final review of summary reports.
- Compliance and Reporting
- Ensure that financial records and documentation are maintained in compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.
- Support external and internal audits by preparing schedules, reports and documentation.
- Contribute to the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports as required by the General Accounting Officer.
- Cross-Departmental Coordination
- Coordinate with Treasury, Loans, Disbursement, and other departments to ensure smooth financial workflows.
- Act as liaison with external partners (e.g., auditors, collection agencies) as needed.
- Team Leadership and Development
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and training to associates.
- Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and implement corrective actions where needed.
- Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
- Other Supporting Functions
- Prepare or review ad hoc reports.
- Recommend and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls.
- Assist in systems testing or updates related to general accounting processes.
Key Requirements
- Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred but not required
- 2 to 3 years of experience in general accounting, with 12 years in a supervisory capacity
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards, internal controls, and reconciliation processes
- Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced MS Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUP)
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead a team and coordinate across departments
