Senior Accountant (Multi-Unit F&B)

Role SummaryWe are looking for a hands‑on Senior Accountant to strengthen our controllership function. This role is execution‑heavy: you will run critical close activities, maintain balance sheet integrity, support external audits, and help improve reporting accuracy. Candidates with a strong automation mindset (Power BI / Power Query / Power Automate / Power Apps / RPA) will stand out.Key ResponsibilitiesMonth‑End Close & ReportingExecute month‑end close activities according to a strict close calendar (target: WD+7, progressing to WD+5)Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, provisions, reallocations, and correction entriesEnsure accurate coding by outlet/cost center/project to support management reportingBalance Sheet Integrity (Audit‑Ready)Own key balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules (with evidence), including but not limited to:Bank and loan reconciliations (supporting debt schedules/interest)AP/GRNI and supplier statement reconciliations (in coordination with AP)Inventory‑related cut‑offs and adjustments (with cost control/operations)Advances, deposits, accruals, and intercompany/transfers (CPU/roastery/outlets)Fixed assets and capitalization support; depreciation schedulesMaintain a reconciliation pack that is complete, timely, and review‑readyExternal Audit & ComplianceSupport external auditors with timely PBC schedules and documentationResolve audit queries quickly and systematically; track issues to closureSupport VAT documentation and compliance requirements (as applicable)Multi‑Unit / CPU / Roastery Accounting SupportSupport accurate inventory valuation, stock movements, transfers, and cut‑offsWork with cost control/operations to strengthen COGS accuracy (standard costing inputs, waste/yield considerations)Automation & Analytics (Strong Advantage)Build/maintain Power BI dashboards for finance operations and exception reporting (close trackers, reconciliations, AP/GRNI cleanliness, outlet KPIs)Use Power Query to streamline data preparation and reconciliation workflowsAutomate repetitive finance processes using Power Automate / Power Apps (and/or RPA tools)Controls & Cross‑Functional DisciplineEnforce documentation and cut‑offs (PO/GRN discipline, approvals, supporting evidence)Coordinate with procurement, operations, and outlet teams to resolve gaps and prevent repeat issuesWhat You’ll Be Measured On (First 90 Days)Close tasks delivered on time; reconciliation pack current and completeAudit queries responded to within agreed timelines with proper evidenceReduction in unreconciled balances (bank/loan, AP/GRNI, intercompany, inventory)Improved quality and timeliness of outlet/cost center reportingAt least 1–2 automation improvements delivered (Power BI/Power Automate/Power Query)Requirements (Must‑Have)5–10+ years of accounting experience (multi‑site retail/F&B strongly preferred)Strong month‑end close execution and balance sheet reconciliation capabilityAudit‑facing experience (industry + external audit coordination or audit background)Advanced Excel skills and high attention to detail with speed and follow‑throughAbility to work cross‑functionally and enforce deadlinesNice‑to‑Have (Strong Advantage)Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experiencePower BI / Power Query / DAX, Power Automate, Power AppsRPA/automation experience in finance operationsExperience with inventory‑heavy environments (CPU/commissary/production/roastery)#J-18808-Ljbffr