Description
Summary:
The Manager General Accounting oversees accurate accounting and timely management of accounts payable, treasury collections, and non-employee insurance premium payments.
Highlights:
1. Oversee accurate and timely processing of accounts payable transactions.
2. Manage treasury collections and oversee payments to suppliers.
3. Lead a team, address reconciliation issues, and facilitate audits.
* **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 accounts3\. **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.