Accounting Operations Lead

Financial Operations & Control

• Oversee and Manage the accounting department's activities, resources, and staff to ensure optimal efficiency and effectiveness.
• Supervise and Control the preparation and posting of all accounting transactions, including payment requests, journal vouchers, credit/debit notes, and monthly provisions.
• Approve accounting transactions and their general ledger distribution within designated limits.
• Ensure the accurate maintenance and integrity of all accounting records, books, registers, ledgers, and files.

Reporting & Compliance

• Drive the accurate, timely, and speedy completion of month-end and year-end book closing processes.
• Develop and use a monthly closing checklist, reconcile control accounts to sub-ledgers, identify and resolve inconsistencies, and prepare related reports.
• Monitor and enforce strict compliance with internal accounting policies, procedures, and external financial standards (e.g., IAS, GAAP, or applicable standards).
• Prepare work papers and supporting schedules necessary for the annual financial review.
• Distribute monthly comparison and cost center reports to internal stakeholders according to established schedules.
• Review, investigate, and correct any errors or inconsistencies found in financial entries, documents, or reports.

Leadership & Strategic Advisory

• Serve as a mentor and subject matter expert, assisting and training accounting employees on critical functions and technical accounting matters.
• Provide professional advice and analysis to the Directors and Senior Managers on matters of financial accounting, internal control, cost reduction strategies, and other financial priorities.