Senior Accountant for F&B Operations

About This Role

Role Summary

The Senior Accountant for F&B Operations will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting and financial operations related to F&B entities across multiple jurisdictions. The role will oversee financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance coordination, and operational finance support for F&B businesses.

The position will act as the primary finance contact for F&B operational matters and will coordinate closely with the finance team and operational teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, financial control, and efficient finance processes.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations related to F&B entities.
• Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions within the ERP system.
• Review accounting entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare periodic financial reports for F&B entities.
• Monitor operational performance and highlight financial variances.
• Support preparation of management reports and financial summaries.

Cash Flow & Fund Management

• Monitor operational cash flows for F&B entities.
• Prepare fund requirement reports and coordinate payments with the finance team.
• Ensure timely processing of supplier payments and operational expenses.

Compliance & Regulatory Coordination

• Support preparation and submission of regulatory filings such as VAT and other statutory requirements where applicable.
• Coordinate with external advisors, auditors, and regulatory bodies when required.

Operational Coordination

• Act as the primary finance contact for F&B operational teams.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure financial procedures and controls are followed.

Reconciliation & Controls

• Review bank reconciliations, supplier reconciliations, and customer account statements.
• Maintain financial accuracy and ensure internal financial controls are adhered to.

ERP & Process Support

• Work closely with the ERP team to ensure financial transactions are properly recorded and reported.
• Assist in improving finance processes and documentation.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 4–6 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Experience handling multi-entity accounting or international operations is preferred.
• Prior experience in retail, restaurant, or multi-location businesses would be advantageous.
• Experience working with ERP systems (Odoo preferred).

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification such as ACCA, CA, CPA will be considered an advantage.

Key Skills

• Strong accounting and financial reporting skills
• Good understanding of financial controls and reconciliations
• Ability to manage multiple F&B entities and operational finance activities
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems
• Good communication and coordination abilities

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy in financial work
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proactive and able to work independently while coordinating with teams
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• How many outlets or entities have you managed simultaneously?
• In how many countries have you handled accounting operations?
• Which best describes your experience?

Restaurant / Café chain
Retail (multi-location)
Trading only
Other

• What is your current salary and what are your expectations for your next role?

Experience:

• Odoo: 1 year (Required)
• F & B: 1 year (Required)
• Inventory: 1 year (Required)
• stock reconciliation: 1 year (Required)
• FBR and Punjab/PRA : 1 year (Required)
• People management : 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person