Accounting Supervisor  

Job Summary

The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations in an IT and Retail environment, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, and compliance with accounting standards. This role supervises accounting staff, supports technology- and sales-driven transactions (e.g., software, hardware, subscriptions, inventory), and partners with cross-functional teams such as IT, Sales, and Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Supervision

• Supervise and review the work of accounting staff handling General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Inventory Accounting
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of daily transactions, including sales, cost of goods sold (COGS), inventory movement, and revenue recognition
• Provide guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to accounting team members

Financial Reporting & Closing

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
• Prepare and review financial reports for management, including sales performance, margins, and operating expenses

Retail & IT-Specific Accounting

• Oversee accounting for retail sales, online transactions, POS systems, and e-commerce platforms
• Ensure proper accounting for inventory, shrinkage, returns, promotions, and discounts
• Support revenue recognition for IT-related services such as software licenses, maintenance contracts, subscriptions, and support services
• Coordinate with IT teams on system-related accounting impacts and data accuracy
• Compliance & Controls
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and local regulatory requirements
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to audit inquiries
• Monitor and improve internal controls, particularly around sales, inventory, and system access

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes through automation and system enhancements
• Assist in ERP, accounting system, or POS system implementations and upgrades
• Ensure accounting data integrity across integrated systems

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, transaction-heavy environment
• Strong communication and coordination skills across IT and business teams
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• At least 3 years experience in supervisory in Account Receivable Department
• With extensive knowledge and experience in Credit and Collections
• With experience using MS Office, dashboards, financial analysis and reporting
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, POS platforms, and advanced Excel skills