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 12 automation improvements delivered (Power BI/Power Automate/Power Query)
Requirements (Must-Have)
- 510+ 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)
