Chief Accountant

Chief Accountant Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance 3–5 years multi-entity/group role Owns end-to-end financial control across the Group's hospitality and F&B portfolio , accounting operations, reconciliations, postings, budgeting, audit readiness, fixed asset control, payroll management and food cost/inventory discipline while leading the finance teams embedded across all outlets. Key Responsibilities • Multi-Entity Operations, Reconciliation & Posting • Own full accounting operations (AP, AR, bank, GL) across all 5 entities. • Review monthly bank, supplier, intercompany & balance sheet reconciliations. • Ensure accurate, timely postings and month-end close per entity. • Payroll & related Management and processing as per each entity standards 2. • Budgeting, Forecasting & Management Reporting • Lead annual budgeting and periodic rolling forecasts per entity. • Prepare monthly MIS packs and variance analysis for management. • Consolidate Group-level financial performance and present to leadership. 3. • Internal & External Audit • Key contact for auditors across all entities; prepare audit schedules. • Drive timely closure of audit findings and strengthen internal controls. • Ensure compliance with Group policies and statutory requirements. • Cash Flow & Treasury Management • Monitor Group cash position and working capital across entities. • Manage banking relationships, facilities, and payment approvals. • Oversee credit control and AR collections where applicable. • Fixed Asset Management & Risk • Maintain fixed asset register (additions, disposals, depreciation). • Conduct periodic physical verification and reconcile to register. • Food Cost & Inventory Control • Monitor food cost across all F&B outlets against budgeted targets. • Oversee stock counts, variance analysis, and wastage control. • Partner with purchasing/operations to control labor cost and overheads. 7.Statutory Compliance & Payroll • Ensure VAT (NBR) and other statutory filings are accurate and timely. • Review payroll journals and ensure WPS/labor law compliance. • Liaise with government/regulatory authorities as required. • Team Leadership, SOPs & Systems • Supervise, train and develop finance staff embedded across outlets. • Design and enforce finance SOPs and controls Group-wide. • Own the accounting/ERP system and drive process improvement. .