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Job DescriptionThe Accounting Supervisor oversees the day-to-day accounting operations for Record to Report (R2R), Order to Cash (O2C), and Requisition to Pay (R2P). The role ensures accurate financial processing, timely reporting, effective collections and payables management, and compliance with company policies and internal controls.
Record to Report (R2R)
- Supervise general accounting activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
- Support audits and the preparation of financial statements and management reports
Order to Cash (O2C) / Collections
- Oversee receivables, billing follow-up, and collection activities to support cash flow and working capital targets.
- Review aging reports, monitor overdue accounts, and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve collection issues.
- Ensure accurate recording of receipts, adjustments, and customer account balances.
Requisition to Pay (R2P) / Accounts Payable
- Oversee invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, and timely payment of vendor obligations.
- Ensure completeness of supporting documents, approvals, and compliance with procurement and payment policies.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment concerns.
Team Leadership and Process Management
- Lead and develop three Team Leads and their respective teams across R2R, O2C, and R2P.
- Monitor performance, workload, and service delivery to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Drive process improvement, standardization, and audit readiness across all accounting functions
Internal Control and Compliance
Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, IMS procedures, and internal controls. Support risk identification, corrective actions, and proper retention of accounting records.
QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA is preferred. At least 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience, including supervisory exposure in general accounting, receivables, and payables
Additional Information. Skills and Competencies
Strong leadership, accounting knowledge, analytical skills, attention to detail, communication ability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Working Relationships
Works closely with Finance, Procurement, Operations, Commercial teams, auditors, vendors, customers, and other internal stakeholders.
Scope of Supervision
Supervises 3 Team Leads and 9 Headcounts across Record to Report, Order to Cash, and Requisition to Pay.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- 5-7 years relevant accounting experience including supervisory exposure in general accounting, receivables, and payables
- Experience supervising teams (managing team leads and multiple staff)
- Knowledge and experience with R2R, O2C, and R2P processes
- Strong leadership, analytical skills, attention to detail, communication ability, and continuous improvement mindset
SGS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SGS and has not been reviewed or approved by SGS.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of the U.S. package and is generally viewed as adequate even if not standout. Company information also underscores healthcare coverage as a standard element of the offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is commonly included in the U.S., and group disclosures reference post‑employment benefit plans in select regions. These components provide a baseline of retirement security beyond core pay.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive/bonus structures are part of the compensation mix and cited positively in some regions and roles. Punctual pay is also highlighted as a plus.
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