General Ledger Supervisor

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.