Overview
The Accounting Manager is responsible for the accounting data produced and/or validated by the region, delegation, or department under their responsibility, in compliance with internal procedures. The position holder acts as a team leader and ensures the accuracy and completeness of financial closing and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Accountable for the quality and accuracy of accounting data entry and reporting;
- Supervises a pool of accountants;
- Ensures seamless and accurate communication flow between accountants and client regions/delegations;
- Contributes to designing and implementing an internal control system;
- Controls, validates, and posts accounting entries;
- Performs control on cash and bank reconciliations;
- Performs integrity checks of accounting entries and account balances;
- Leads the maintenance of sound accounting documentation;
- Leads annual and monthly closing activities;
- Controls and validates voucher matching of supply chain goods and adjustment entries;
- Coordinates reconciliation and consolidation of balance sheet accounts;
- Coordinates work around the monthly List of Accounts for Reconciliation and Confirmation (LARC);
- Controls the upload of accounting vouchers and supporting documents;
- Validates and processes payments of invoices and monitors payment requests;
- Coordinates support and training to finance and non-finance teams;
- Understands and supervises Performance Management & Development (PMD) activities.
Required Experience
- Minimum 6-8 years’ experience in Accounting/Finance position;
- Minimum 2-3 years’ leading/managing a team experience;
- Sound knowledge and experience in ERP (JD Edwards);
- Experience in an international organization or non-governmental organizations is an asset;
- Experience in managing regional accounting;
- Knowledge of internal control systems and best practices in financial accounting;
- Able to work independently and under pressure with high levels of complexity.
Qualifications
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar field;
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant) in good standing;
