Senior Accountant Supervisor

Job Summary:

The Senior Accountant Supervisor directs daily accounting operations, oversees month-end and year-end closing activities, and supervises junior accounting staff. The role specializes in supply chain finance by ensuring accurate inventory valuation, cost of goods sold (COGS), variance analysis, and intercompany reconciliations while maintaining compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cost Accounting & Inventory Management

• Monitor job costing, overhead allocation, and the standard cost of raw materials and finished goods.
• Identify and report discrepancies between standard manufacturing costs and actual expenses through variance analysis.
• Supervise periodic physical inventory audits.
• Reconcile system records with warehouse counts.
• Track slow-moving or obsolete inventory.

2. General Ledger & Financial Reporting

• Manage the month-end financial close process, including reviewing and approving journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare accurate management accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow statements in compliance with GAAP/IFRS.
• Track shipping and freight costs.
• Review intercompany billing for distribution networks.

3. Team Leadership & Internal Controls

• Assign tasks, set KPIs, and conduct performance reviews for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and stock accountants.
• Train and mentor accounting staff on accounting software (e.g., SAP, ERP systems) and internal control best practices.
• Evaluate existing accounting workflows and recommend process improvements.
• Design and implement efficiencies to minimize financial risks and improve productivity.

4. Auditing, Tax & Compliance

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors by providing required work papers and financial documentation.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws by calculating and filing tax returns, including VAT and corporate tax.
• Support compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

Educational Qualifications:

• First or Second Degree in Accounting and Finance.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, of which at least 5 years must be in a senior-level position.

Skills Required:

• Accounting / Finance