F&B Accountant and Financial Controller

Job Title

F&B Accountant and Financial Controller

Owner / General Manager

To oversee all financial aspects of multiple F&B outlets, ensuring accurate accounting, effective cost control, and compliance with internal policies. The position bridges accounting and financial control to deliver precise reporting, maintain profitability, and support strategic business decisions.

• Maintain daily accounting records across all outlets and brands.
• Prepare and post journal entries for sales, purchases, expenses, and payroll.
• Reconcile POS sales with bank and cash deposits daily.
• Record supplier invoices, petty cash, and inter-company transactions.
• Manage monthly closings and trial balances.

• Prepare monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Track revenue, cost of goods sold (COGS), labor costs, and operating expenses.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights to management.
• Monitor outlet performance and profitability by location.
• Ensure adherence to budgets and highlight deviations.

• Maintain up-to-date product costing sheets and ensure accuracy of recipe costing.
• Coordinate with outlet managers for monthly stock counts.
• Investigate variances between physical and system inventory.
• Recommend measures to reduce wastage and improve margins.

• Ensure compliance with local tax (VAT/Zakat) and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and file monthly and annual tax submissions.
• Support external and internal audits with required documentation.
• Maintain financial data confidentiality and integrity.

• Oversee the POS system integration with accounting software.
• Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for financial transactions.
• Manage digital/cloud accounting system (e.g., Quick Books, Zoho Books, or Xero).
• Support automation of reports and financial dashboards.

• Assist management in preparing annual budgets and sales forecasts.
• Monitor budget utilization and cash flow requirements.
• Provide financial insights for new outlet openings or expansions.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CMA preferred).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in accounting within the F&B or retail industry.
• Strong knowledge of F&B cost control, inventory systems, and accounting standards.
• Proficiency in Excel, POS systems, and cloud accounting software.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask across multiple brands and locations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Full-time, Permanent

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