About the role
A leading company in the Food & Beverage industry is seeking an experienced GL Supervisor to oversee general ledger activities, ensure accurate financial reporting, and manage month-end and year-end closing processes in compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise daily general ledger activities and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions. - Review journal entries, accruals, prepayments, provisions, and account reconciliations. - Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes within established deadlines. - Prepare and review trial balances, balance sheets, and income statement schedules. - Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies or unusual balances. - Ensure proper accounting treatment of inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS), fixed assets, and operating expenses. - Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, Cost Control, and other departments to ensure accurate financial records. - Monitor inventory-related transactions, stock adjustments, wastage, and food cost accounting. - Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal control procedures. - Support internal and external audits by preparing the required schedules and documentation. - Supervise and guide GL accountants, review their work, and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks. - Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. - 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience, including general ledger responsibilities. - Previous supervisory experience is preferred. - Experience in the Food & Beverage, FMCG, restaurant, or manufacturing industry is highly preferred. - Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and month-end closing procedures. - Good understanding of inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, and cost control. - Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. - Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
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