Job Description
HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE PART OF OUR WINNING TEAM?
Ministry of Crab is among the most sought after restaurants in the country, and ranked as one of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants.
ACCOUNTANT
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Accountant to join our team, based in Colombo. This role is responsible for providing accurate and timely financial information on the company's financial position, liquidity, and cash flow, while ensuring full compliance with all applicable tax and regulatory requirements. As this is a growing division, the Accountant must be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing a high volume of transactions across multiple business units.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, general ledger, and tax-related matters.
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in the accounting system.
- Perform month-end closing activities, including the review and authorization of bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations.
- Prepare timely daily, weekly and monthly financial and management reports, including sales analysis, food and beverage cost reports, P&L, balance sheet and variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
- Prepare monthly management accounts and provide meaningful analysis and commentary on business performance.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, including supplier/customer reconciliations and follow-up of outstanding balances.
- Review and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
- Implement and maintain effective financial controls to prevent misuse or misappropriation of funds and assets and identify areas for cost improvement.
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and maintain quarterly rolling forecasts for each business unit.
- Monitor cash flow and manage daily cash flow requirements.
- Liaise with banks and handle all banking related matters.
- Liaise with local tax authorities and ensure timely compliance with tax requirements.
- Prepare and finalize year-end financial statements and supporting schedules for audit purposes.
- Coordinate with external auditors and relevant government or regulatory authorities to ensure statutory compliance.
- Supervise, guide and review the work of junior finance team members, where applicable.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills required:
- Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or Business Management with full/part professional qualification (CIMA / CASL / ACCA / CMA).
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar capacity.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Strong knowledge of accounting regulations, standards, and procedures.
- Hands-on experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
If you have what it takes to join us, please send us an email with your CV and the names of two non-related referees within 10 days to hr@ministryofcrab.com