Senior Accountant

JOUD Coffee

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 1–2 automation improvements delivered (Power BI/Power Automate/Power Query)

Requirements (Must-Have)

5–10+ 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)