General Accounting Supervisor

Job description :

 Supervise staff under accounting department

 Assign, review, and monitor daily tasks for the AP and AR teams to ensure timely

and accurate processing of invoices, payments, collections, and receipts.

 Provide ongoing guidance and support to accounting staff, conducting performance

reviews and managing team development.

 Oversee the resolution of any AP / AR discrepancies, and ensure proper follow-up with

vendors and customers.

 Supervise the processing of vendor invoices, ensuring they are accurate, properly

coded, and paid on time.

 Ensure that all payments are made according to the company’s payment terms and

that vendor relationships are maintained effectively.

 Reconcile accounts payable transactions and ensure timely month-end closing.

 Coordinate with procurement and other departments to resolve any issues related to

vendor payments or purchase orders.

 Oversee the timely and accurate invoicing of customers, ensuring that accounts are

up-to-date and all outstanding balances are appropriately collected.

 Monitor AR aging reports, follow up on overdue accounts, and collaborate with sales

teams to resolve any payment disputes.

 Ensure proper posting of cash receipts, customer payments, and adjustments in the

accounting system.

 Work with the collections team to improve AR turnover and cash flow management.

 Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements,

ensuring accuracy in AP and AR balances.

 Ensure that all AP and AR accounts are reconciled and any discrepancies are resolved

during month-end close.

 Assist in reviewing balance sheets and income statements, particularly focusing on

AP / AR-related entries.

 Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and legal / regulatory

requirements.

 Monitor and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud,

particularly in AP and AR processes.

 Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations

related to AP / AR transactions and controls.

 Identify opportunities to streamline AP and AR processes, improving efficiency,

accuracy, and cash flow.

 Implement best practices for the handling of vendor and customer transactions to

ensure smooth operations.

 Partner with other departments (e.g., Sales, Procurement, Operations) to ensure

seamless coordination between the accounting department and other business

functions.

 Knowledgeable with SAP is a plus