Manager Accounting Operations

The Manager Accounting Operations will oversee all accounting processes, including the application of retail accounting policies, controls, receivables, payables, and credit control. This role requires a professional with strong financial and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with various departments and lead the finance team. He/ She will be a key partner within the finance department, playing a crucial role in supporting the CFO.

Core Activities:

• Accounts Payable Management: Oversee the accounts payable process, ensure timely/accurate payments, manage vendor relationships, negotiate payment terms, and reconcile ledgers.
• Accounts Receivable/Credit Management: Manage receivables, report ageing, collections, cash allocations, timely customer statements, and resolving billing issues.
• General Ledger Maintenance: Ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records, manage month-end and year-end closing processes, prepare/review journal entries, and liaise with external and internal teams to receive most up to date information.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead and mentor the accounting operations team, conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and development, and provide professional training on the job.
• Internal Controls and Process Improvement: Maintain and improve controls, optimize processes, enhance efficiency and transparency, collaborate with external auditors as necessary.
• Financial Planning and Analysis: Assist in preparing financial statements or management reports, perform key analyses, provide decision-making insights, monitor key KPIs.