Finance and Accounting Director

Position Finance & Accounting Director  Reporting to: CEO / Managing Director  Industry: Restaurant / Food & Beverage / Food Retail Key Responsibilities 1. End-to-End Finance & Accounting Leadership  Oversee full spectrum of Finance & Accounting functions, including: Financial & Management Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management, Tax Planning and Compliance, Internal Control and Financial Governance Ensure statutory financial statements comply with TFRS / IFRS Act as key liaison with external auditors and regulators 2. Strategic Finance & Business Partnership Serve as a strategic finance partner to CEO and Executive Team Provide financial insights on: Store-level P&L performance, Food cost, labor cost, rental and operating expenses Support strategic initiatives including: New store openings, Investment, franchise and joint venture projects, Feasibility studies and financial modeling 3. Performance & Profitability Management Monitor and improve Gross Margin, EBITDA, and cash flow efficiency Work closely with Operations to drive cost optimization and profitability Develop KPI dashboards and performance reports for management 4. Group & Expansion Management Lead group consolidation and financial governance across subsidiaries Establish financial policies, SOPs, and standardized reporting frameworks Support multi-branch and potential multi-country expansion 5. Team Leadership & Capability Building Lead, coach, and develop Finance & Accounting teams Design effective organization structure and workflow Promote a culture where Finance acts as a business partner, not only a control function Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration Minimum 10 years of experience in Finance & Accounting Strong experience in restaurant, food retail, or hospitality business is required Solid expertise in: Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, Store P&L and multi-branch operations, IFRS / TFRS and taxation Experience in restaurant chains, franchise operations, IPO, M&A, or investment projects is a strong advantage