Accounting Supervisor

Summary of the Role

The Disbursement Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing the company’s disbursement processes, ensuring that all payments are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policies and financial controls. This role supervises the disbursement team, reviews payment documentation, and ensures proper authorization and recording of all outgoing funds. The Disbursement Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, preventing errors, and supporting overall financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily disbursement operations including check preparation, bank transfers, and electronic payments.
• Review payment requests, invoices, and supporting documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure all disbursements are properly authorized according to company policies.
• Monitor and control outgoing payments to vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of all disbursement transactions.
• Coordinate with the accounting and finance teams to ensure proper recording of payments.
• Reconcile disbursement accounts and assist with bank reconciliations when required.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and company policies.
• Assist in preparing reports related to disbursements and cash flow.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.
• Train and supervise disbursement staff and ensure adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting or disbursement experience, preferably with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable and payment processing procedures.
• Experience with accounting systems or ERP software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with financial controls and payment authorization processes.
• Knowledge of audit and compliance procedures.
• Strong leadership and team supervision skills.
• Ability to manage multiple payment schedules and deadlines.