Manager General Accounting

Role profile:

The Manager General Accounting is responsible for overseeing the accurate accounting and timely management of accounts payable, treasury collections, and non-employee insurance premium payments. This role ensures the effective and efficient handling of transactions pertaining to General accounting, adherence to internal controls, polices and process. The Manager to lead a team, address reconciliation issues, and facilitate internal and external audits related to General Accounting area.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounts Payable Management;

- Oversee the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable transactions.

- Conduct ageing analysis of accounts payable balances including GRIR account

- Monitor and manage overdue payments.

- Address and resolve any reconciliation issues within accounts payable

- Maintain good relationship with Suppliers, Insurance Providers.

2. Treasury Operations:

- Manage treasury collections from customers.

- Oversee payments to suppliers

- Ensure accurate accounting of all treasury transactions.

- Maintain relationships with banks and financial institutions, QCB etc

-Address all reconciliation issues in the treasury accounts

3. Insurance Management:

- Manage insurance policies other than employee health insurance.

- Ensure timely payment of insurance premiums.

- Monitor and review insurance coverage to ensure adequate protection.

4. Audit and Compliance

- Ensure all audit points from Internal, external and State audit are addressed and closed promptly.

- Facilitate internal, external, and other audits by providing necessary support and documentation.

- Review and address any gaps in the AP, treasury, and insurance processes.

- Implement corrective actions to close process weaknesses or gaps.

-Highlight any major risks to management.

5. Team Leadership and Training

- Train and guide staff to ensure high levels of performance and compliance.

Qualifications/Skills

- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.

- Professional certification (ACCA, CA, CPA, CMA, or similar) is preferred.

- 9-12 years of experience in accounts payable, treasury operations, and insurance management in big corporates

- Strong understanding of accounting principles, IFRS/IAS, financial regulations, and internal controls.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skill.

- Proficiency in Oracle /SAP system

Key Performance Indicators:

- Accurate and timely payment of accounts payable and insurance premium

- Accurate accounting for collections

- Effective management of payments.

- Resolution of reconciliation issues and Successful closing of all audit findings

- Identification and closure of process gaps and weaknesses.