Accounting Team Supervisor at TeKnowledge

About the job

The Accounting Team Supervisor in the Finance Business Support Services department (FBSS) will lead a team of accountants who perform accounting processes and or operations within a centralized finance function based in Lagos, Nigeria. The FBSS provides accounting services for key processes to TeKnowledge business units across 15 countries and leverages Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP as the core platform. This role requires the delivery of high-quality, efficient financial transaction processes. The team leader/ supervisor will work closely with other FBSS teams and serve as the key liaison point with in- country finance across the organization.

At TeKnowledge, your work makes an impact from day one. We partner with organizations to deliver AI-First Expert Technology Services that drive meaningful impact in AI, Customer Experience, and Cybersecurity. We turn complexity into clarity and potential into progress—in a place where people lead, and tech empowers.

You’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive team where trust, teamwork, and shared success fuel everything we do. We push boundaries, using advanced technologies to solve complex challenges for clients around the world.

Here, your work drives real change, and your ideas help shape the future of technology. We invest in you with top-tier training, mentorship, and career development—ensuring you stay ahead in an ever-evolving world.

Why You’ll Enjoy It Here:

• Be Part of Something Big – A growing company where your contributions matter.
• Make an Immediate Impact – Support groundbreaking technologies with real-world results.
• Work on Cutting-Edge Tech – AI, cybersecurity, and next-gen digital solutions.
• Thrive in an Inclusive Team – A culture built on trust, collaboration, and respect.
• We Care – Integrity, empathy, and purpose guide every decision.

We’re looking for innovators, problem-solvers, and experts ready to drive change and grow with us.

We Are TeKnowledge. Where People Lead and Tech Empowers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the FBSS Head with the setup and scaling of the FBSS teams, including infrastructure, staffing, systems, and governance.
• Ensure the adoption and optimization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP to support standardized and automated finance processes.
• Supervise/lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Develop talent through training and mentoring.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team.

Operational and Accounting Experience

• Knowledge in and oversight of core finance processes, including:
• Accounts Payable (AP): Vendor invoice processing, payment execution.
• Accounts Receivable (AR): Customer billing, collections, cash application.
• Bank reconciliations, Intercompany journals,s and Tax.
• General Ledger (GL): Journal entries, reconciliations, month-end, and year-end close.
• Fixed Assets: Asset tracking, depreciation, and disposals.
• Payroll: Coordination with HR, compliance, and reporting.
• FRS 16: additions/modifications to leases, monthly transactions, and terminations
• Multi-currency and revaluation

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Maintain robust internal controls and compliance frameworks.
• Liaise closely with countries served by the FBSS to ensure specific local and country-specific requirements are understood and delivered.

Technology & Automation

• Ensure the adoption of standardized and continuous improvement of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP
• Ensure adoption of automation tools and AI to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Serve as the primary liaison between the in-country finance and the FBSS for specific business units, ensuring responsiveness and alignment with operational needs.
• Engage with in-country finance to resolve queries and issues.
• Drive standardization and harmonization of finance processes in FBSS across teams, regions, and business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business, ACA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 6-8 years' experience in a finance operations role, prior experience in shared services or centralized finance function preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or other advanced ERP platforms.
• Advanced Excel Skills

Key Competencies

• Accounting and Shared Service / Centralized Finance Operations Acumen
• Supervising teams and People Development
• Finance ERP systems and Process improvement
• Risk and Compliance
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment