Overview
Chief Accountant Jobs in Mecca · Saudi Arabia at shawarmaandsauce
A prominent restaurant group is seeking a Chief Accountant for full-time employment in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
The ideal candidate must have direct and strong experience in the multi-branch restaurant sector.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead the accounting department and oversee the accounting cycle and monthly and annual closings.
* Review and correct the Chart of Accounts and ensure the integrity of accounting entries and classifications.
* Prepare P&L for the company and each branch and cost center, and analyze the reasons for profit and loss.
* Prepare Budget & Forecast and compare actual results with the budget and analyze variances.
* Manage and review Cash Flow and obligations and liquidity.
* Conduct and review supplier and bank reconciliations and sales points and sales.
* Review accounts and reconciliations of delivery applications, commissions, discounts, campaigns, and value-added tax.
* Supervise Food Cost and recipe costs, raw materials, packaging, and waste.
* Analyze Actual Cost vs Theoretical Cost and identify reasons for cost and consumption variances.
* Review Recipe Costing and ensure the accuracy of item costs and link them to inventory and purchases.
* Analyze the profitability of items, branches, and various sales channels.
* Review product pricing in branches and delivery applications based on cost, tax, commissions, and targeted profit margin.
* Monitor inventory, stock, waste, and damaged goods and consumption variances.
* Develop internal control procedures and financial policies.
* Follow up on zakat, value-added tax, and related regulatory obligations.
* Submit clear financial reports to management to assist in decision-making.
Basic Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
* At least 5 years of experience in financial accounting, including direct and confirmed experience in the multi-branch restaurant sector.
* Actual experience as a Chief Accountant or in a supervisory financial position.
* Strong experience in Restaurant Accounting, Food Cost, Inventory, Recipe Costing, P&L, Budget & Cash Flow.
* Practical experience in reconciliations and accounting for delivery applications.
* Proven ability to conduct supplier and bank reconciliations and sales points and resolve variances.
* Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems and POS systems.
* A practical personality capable of diving into details and verifying numbers and documents, not just preparing reports.
* Willingness to work full-time in Mecca.
* Transferable sponsorship.
Basic Filtering Condition
Resumes that do not include direct and clear experience in the restaurant sector will not be considered.
Please include in your application:
* Number of years of experience in the restaurant sector.
* Names of restaurant companies you have previously worked with.
* Number of branches you have managed or supervised financially.
* Your experience in Food Cost and Actual vs Theoretical Cost.
* Your experience in delivery applications and their reconciliations.
* The accounting systems and POS systems you have previously used.
* Current and expected salary.
* Notice period and ability to transfer sponsorship.
Title: Chief Accountant
Company: shawarmaandsauce
Location: Mecca · Saudi Arabia
