The 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 of fees and agency incentives.
• Ensure accurate and compliant application of agreed rates and incentive structures.
• Provide a 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.
• Perform other tasks as endorsed by the department head.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA license preferred but not required
• 2–3 years of experience in general accounting, with 1–2 years in a supervisory capacity
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, internal controls, and reconciliation processes
• Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced MS Excel skills (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