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Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal
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The accounting supervisor is responsible for oversight and supervision of all financial aspects of Dakar Academy’s operations. This includes oversight of all financial policies and procedures, budgeting, cash flow management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and supervision of cashiers.
Accounting Supervisor Job Duties:
Developing and maintaining financial policies and procedures.
Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends. Regularly sends reports to all departments so that they can be aware of their budget balances.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Performing internal audits and reconciling all bank accounts, credit card accounts, and cash-on-hand accounts.
Arrange for and assist with an annual external audit.
Prepare and monitor the annual budget by coordinating with department heads to establish the upcoming year’s budget and to monitor spending on the current year’s budget.
Preparing month end adjusting entries.
Conducts regular cash counts and checks on all safe and petty cash drawers at all Dakar locations
Records all transactions involving cash flow into and out of the safe located at Central Campus.
Records all tuition and other payments received by wire transfers.
Completes projects as assigned by Chief Operating Officer.
Manages correspondence received at the accounting email address.
Conduct quarterly goal setting and evaluation meetings with cashiers.
Assists cashiers as needed.
Accounting Supervisor’s Skills and Qualifications:
Analytical and Detail Oriented, Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Proficiency with spreadsheets and accounting software, Confidentiality, Thoroughness, Managerial and Supervisory Skills, Willingness to adhere to the school’s procedures and policies
Education and Experience
undergraduate degree in business, accounting, or finance.
knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
working knowledge of relevant computer applications
knowledge of data management and financial data analysis
minimum of two years of accounting or finance experience