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