General Ledger Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

1. General Ledger Operations

• Oversee daily GL transactions and ensure accurate posting of journal entries.
• Review and approve journal entries prepared by the accounting team.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure proper classification of accounts.
• Monitor account balances and ensure reconciliations are completed on time.

2. Financial Closing

• Lead and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing processes.
• Prepare and review schedules, accruals, amortizations, and provisions.
• Ensure all financial transactions comply with IFRS / GAAP and company policies.
• Provide accurate and timely financial information to management.

3. Reconciliations & Analysis

• Review bank, vendor, customer, intercompany, and GL reconciliations.
• Identify variances, investigate discrepancies, and ensure corrective actions.
• Perform financial analysis on accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.

4. Reporting

• Prepare financial statements, trial balances, and management reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with accurate inputs.
• Assist in cash flow and working capital analysis.

5. Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide required documents.
• Implement and monitor internal controls related to the general ledger.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, accounting standards, and company policies.

6. Team Leadership

• Supervise, guide, and develop GL accountants.
• Assign tasks, review performance, and provide coaching.
• Ensure team workload is balanced and deadlines are met.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

5–7 years of progressive experience.

Strong knowledge of IFRS / GAAP and financial reporting.

Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo…etc.).

Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Excellent communication and leadership abilities.