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. Desired Candidate Profile . Employment Type Full-time