Accounting Supervisor
Job Description
Accounting Supervisor – Arabic Preferred
Job Title: Accounting Supervisor
Department: Finance
Reports To: Finance Manager
Role Overview
The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy of financial records, compliance with statutory requirements, and timely financial reporting. The role includes supervising junior accounting staff, enforcing internal controls, and supporting management with reliable financial insights.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Accounting Operations & Supervision
– Supervise daily accounting activities including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations.
– Review and approve journal entries, adjustments, and ledger balances prepared by accounting staff.
– Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing processes.
Financial Reporting
– Prepare and review Trial Balance, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.
– Analyse financial data and highlight variances, trends, and potential risks.
– Support management decision-making through accurate financial reports.
Banking & Cash Control
– Oversee bank reconciliations and ensure discrepancies are investigated and resolved promptly.
– Monitor petty cash, daily expenses, and cash handling procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls.
Budgeting & Cost Control
– Assist in annual budget preparation and periodic forecasting.
– Perform budget variance analysis and provide explanations and corrective action recommendations.
Taxation & Compliance
– Ensure accurate preparation and timely submission of VAT/GST returns.
– Monitor compliance with UAE tax regulations and maintain proper documentation.
– Coordinate with external consultants or auditors as required.
Payroll & Statutory Obligations
– Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy of salaries, deductions, and statutory payments.
– Ensure compliance with labour law requirements related to payroll and benefits.
Audit & Internal Controls
– Support internal and external audits by preparing documents, and explanations.
– Ensure accounting policies and procedures are properly implemented.
– Identify control gaps and recommend improvements.
Team Supervision
– Supervise, guide, and review the work of junior accountants.
– Ensure tasks are properly allocated, deadlines are met.
Requirements
– Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
– 4–6 years of supervisory or senior accounting role.
– Prior experience multi-branch operations is highly preferred.
– Proficiency of accounting, financial reporting, VAT, and internal controls.
– Proficiency in accounting software / ERP systems.
– Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; strong working knowledge of Word.
– Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
– Ability to supervise staff, manage deadlines, and work under pressure.
