Job description

An experienced financial and cost accountant is needed. Responsibilities include managing daily entries and bank transactions, preparing financial statements and monthly reports, overseeing accounts payable and receivable, monitoring cash flow and preparing financial forecasts, calculating product costs and updating them regularly, reviewing and pricing recipes, and analyzing profit margins.

Main Responsibilities:

• Preparation and management of daily entries and bank transactions.
• Preparation of financial statements and monthly reports.
• Management of accounts payable and receivable.
• Monitoring cash flow and preparing financial forecasts.
• Calculating food costs and updating them continuously.
• Reviewing and pricing recipes and analyzing profit margins.
• Monitoring inventory and analyzing variances and wastage.
• Preparing profitability reports for products and departments.
• Monitoring expenses and setting operational budgets.
• Monitoring VAT and government compliance.
• Developing internal control procedures and improving financial operations.
• Collaborating with operational teams and stakeholders to manage costs and enhance profitability.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience of at least 3 years, preferably in restaurants or hospitality or the food and beverage sector.
• Experience in cost accounting and Food Cost analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with accounting software, preferably Odoo, Zoho, QuickBooks, or similar.
• Ability to analyze data and convert it into reports that assist management in decision-making.

Personal Skills:

• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to build and improve systems.
• Proactive personality that does not wait for direction at every step.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork spirit.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.