Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire accounting function, including accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, payroll, and statutory compliance.
• Consolidate financials from multiple outlets and ensure accurate, timely reporting of daily sales, cash flow, and profitability.
• Partner with operations to monitor food cost, wastage, and store-level expenses — ensuring adherence to budget and profitability targets.
• Prepare and present monthly management reports, highlighting trends, risks, and actionable insights.
• Oversee audit processes, taxation, and regulatory filings.
• Implement and strengthen internal controls across cash handling, vendor payments, and inventory management.
• Evaluate financial systems and processes; recommend and drive automation or technology solutions where possible.
• Develop and mentor the accounting team to build a high-performing, detail-driven finance function.

Requirements
What We’re Looking For:

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 5 – 10 years of accounting/finance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role ideally within the QSR, hospitality, or retail sector.
• Strong command over restaurant P&L, cost of goods sold (COGS), and outlet-level financial operations.
• Proven experience working with POS systems, inventory software, and accounting ERPs (e.g., Tally, SAP, Oracle NetSuite).
• Sharp analytical skills and an eye for operational detail.
• A proactive mindset someone who spots inefficiencies and acts before they become issues.