Supervisor – Accounting Services

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Supervisor – Accounting Services to lead and manage a team handling accounting operations. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, people management skills, and the ability to ensure service delivery meets quality and timeline standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and guidance to the accounting services team.

• Ensure accounting operations are performed in line with defined standards, policies, and timelines.

• Review expenditure, expense, payment, and outstanding reports for accuracy and proper authorization.

• Act as a point of contact and mentor for resolving complex accounting-related issues.

• Monitor project metrics, productivity, and quality parameters.

• Track employee performance and provide regular feedback and coaching.

• Support hiring, training, performance appraisals, and pay review processes.

• Manage team capacity, work allocation, and daily operational priorities.

• Assist managers with departmental initiatives and process improvement discussions.

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong supervisory and people management skills.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• High attention to detail and quality.

• Ability to coordinate across teams to achieve operational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 5 to 8 years of overall experience in accounting, finance, or shared services.

• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in a team lead or supervisory role, managing at least 3 or more team members.

• Relevant experience in accounting services or shared services environment.

• Proven experience managing or supervising a team (minimum 3+ team members).

• Strong understanding of accounting processes, systems, and procedures.

• Proficiency in MS Office and accounting systems/tools.

Leadership & Impact

• Leads by example through quality work and professional conduct.

• Coaches and develops team members to improve performance and efficiency.

• Drives team success by ensuring timely and accurate service delivery.