Accounts Supervisor

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Co-ordinates workflows to ensure optimum resource allocation and departmental efficiency.
• Maintains accounting controls and financial security by ensuring that internal controls are complied with by all staff.
• Monitors Accounts Payables and Receivables to ensure they are actioned in a timely manner.
• Review all reconciliations prepared by the Accounts support staff for approval by the Finance Manager.
• Ensure that all accounts are accurately recorded and all necessary reconciliations performed in accordance with pre-determined specifications.
• Monitor liquidity on a daily basis including preparation of the daily cash and bank balances and advises on funding requirements for short term payments.
• Review of Staff Payroll in accordance and company policies and other statutory requirements for approval by the Finance Manager.
• Assists in preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements supporting schedules for Balance Sheet and Income Statements.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and ensure compliance with Fixed Asset Policy.
• Maintain the monthly Investment Schedule for review by the Finance Manager.
• Assist with procuring information on NEW investments to replace maturities.
• Assists in the on-going review and development of work methods, systems and procedures for the improvement of operations.
• Monitors activities to ensure policies, procedures and guidelines are adhered to at all times.
• Prepare variance analyses reports for departmental budgets and advises on corrective actions.
• Ensure all Statutory payments to BIR & NIB is completed according to deadlines.
• Prepare Calculations for Green Fund Levy on a quarterly & annual basis.
• Assist with the preparation of the Annual Tax Return submitted via Etax (online).
• Train, coaches and mentors’ direct reports and assists in establishing and implementing department’s objectives.
• Prepare Performance Appraisals for staff and recommends the appropriate Training and Development plans where necessary.
• Assist in the preparation of policies and procedures for the department.
• Preparation and review of Audit Schedules.
• Liaise with Internal and External Auditors as required.
• Performs any other duties related to the job function as may be assigned.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Completion of or Pursuing ACCA, CPA, CIMA or possession of a Bachelors’ Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Training and Certification relevant to the role.
• Proficiency in the use of Office Tools and other software relevant to job functions.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience performing similar functions preferably in the credit union industry with two (2) years supervisory experience.
• In-depth knowledge of the legislation and operating principles governing credit union accounting.
• In-depth knowledge of IAS/IFRS accounting standards.
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting methods.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Customer Focused:

Has a passion for the significance of the customer to the success of the business: demonstrates a willingness to assist with needs.

 Communication Skills:

Contributes to discussions or completes documents in logical, organized and effective manner.  Communicates at all levels as required by job functions.

 Personal Attributes:

Uses initiatives and demonstrates a positive work attitude.  Is well motivated to perform and has an attitude of growth.

 Team Player:

Performs role assigned in the interest of the team’s success. Works well with others and has a wiling attitude and mindset for growth.

We thank you for your interest but please note that unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged.