Role Summary

We 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 Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Reporting

• Execute 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 entries

• Ensure accurate coding by outlet/cost center/project to support management reporting

Balance 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 schedules

• Maintain a reconciliation pack that is complete, timely, and review-ready

External Audit & Compliance

• Support external auditors with timely PBC schedules and documentation

• Resolve audit queries quickly and systematically; track issues to closure

• Support VAT documentation and compliance requirements (as applicable)

Multi-Unit / CPU / Roastery Accounting Support

• Support accurate inventory valuation, stock movements, transfers, and cut-offs

• Work 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 workflows

• Automate repetitive finance processes using Power Automate / Power Apps (and/or RPA tools)

Controls & Cross-Functional Discipline

• Enforce documentation and cut-offs (PO/GRN discipline, approvals, supporting evidence)

• Coordinate with procurement, operations, and outlet teams to resolve gaps and prevent repeat issues

What You’ll Be Measured On (First 90 Days)

• Close tasks delivered on time; reconciliation pack current and complete

• Audit queries responded to within agreed timelines with proper evidence

• Reduction in unreconciled balances (bank/loan, AP/GRNI, intercompany, inventory)

• Improved quality and timeliness of outlet/cost center reporting

• At 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 capability

• Audit-facing experience (industry + external audit coordination or audit background)

• Advanced Excel skills and high attention to detail with speed and follow-through

• Ability to work cross-functionally and enforce deadlines

Nice-to-Have (Strong Advantage)

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience

• Power BI / Power Query / DAX, Power Automate, Power Apps

• RPA/automation experience in finance operations

• Experience with inventory-heavy environments (CPU/commissary/production/roastery)