Accountant (Food Retail Industry) - Onsite - #35298

This is a great opportunity to join a growing company where you can develop your skills, gain valuable industry experience, and work with a professional team. Also offers an opportunity for career growth, exposure to different business operations, and the chance to build a long-term career with the company. Company Profile: Our client is a F&B franchise operator bringing food brands into the local market. It currently operates four established franchises. Overall purpose and responsibilities of the role: The Accountant will oversee the accounting and financial monitoring of a single-branch store. The role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring sales and inventory, and providing management with regular financial reports and insights. - Manage day-to-day accounting activities for the branch, records daily sales, meal transactions, commissary deliveries, local purchases, utilities, rentals, and other financial transactions - Monitor and reconcile daily sales and collections - Review daily sales reports from all store locations - Track inventory movements, stock levels, and inventory costs. Sorting cost for Food, Supplies, and Packaging on supplier sales invoices and delivery receipts - Monitor and reconcile store inventories. - Updates inventory data sheets. - Analyzes and reports movement in material prices in inventories and deliveries - Prepare monthly financial reports and account/bank reconciliations - Generate periodic financial reports for management review - Monitor expenses, payables, and other branch-related financial transactions - Identify and investigate discrepancies in sales, inventory, and cash records - Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis - Manage cash and check handling, supplier payments (weekly and month-end), store fund replenishment and payroll disbursement - Prepare monthly tax reports, process local and national tax payments, BIR compliances and ensure timely payroll remittances and compliance. - Tax Planning and Direct Assistance. - Ensure compliance with company financial policies - Prepare financial statements and other required financial reports - Formulation of Monthly Profit & Loss. Computes for food cost and paper cost. - File and organize invoices and financial documents - Conducts audit on cash, inventory (Weekly and mid-month) and fixed asset counts to ensure accuracy and accountability - Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions - Monthly rental billing computation. - Coordinate with store managers and branch operations to ensure proper documentation, controls and financial matters - Provide management with financial insights and recommendations to improve branch profitability - Perform, Compile, record (bookkeeping), process, analyze old records for future reference and financial recording tasks. - Maintain accurate records using SAP system and Excel applications - Handle accounts payable and receivable processes - Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures - Maintain communication with admin manager and managing director - Weekly and mid-month-end inventory check/audit — reviewing stock and inventory at the store. - Will occasionally travel to two branches to conduct account and inventory audits, approximately once a month or once every two months for the Cabanatuan branch. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field - 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience - Retail/Food Industry experience strongly preferred - Previous experience with Franchise operation is an advantage. - Experience handling sales, inventory, and store-level accounting is preferred - Strong knowledge of Accounting principles and Financial reporting - Experience in Payroll. - Audit experience is required, preferably involving branch operations, accounts, or inventory. - Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Required) and SAP Accounting software (Highly preferred but not required) - xperience with inventory management systems - Familiarity with banking applications and online portals - Detail-oriented and highly organized - Flexible and reliable - Excellent communication skills for coordination with store staff - Ability to work independently and take initiative - Problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities - CPA license is not required Job type: Permanent Emp type: Full-time Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Flexibility required for month-end and inventory periods and payroll Computation and release - Must be willing to receive calls after office hours Location: NAIA terminal 3 Fast Food Branch and office (TBA) Industry: Food & Beverage Franchise Industry Expertise: Accountant (Payroll, Tax, Inventory)