Accountant (PAO CAFE MAKATI - FN&B INDUSTRY)

Accountant / Senior Accountant – Pao Group (F&B) Location: Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines Department: Finance & Accounting Reports To: Finance Manager / Head of Finance Employment Type: Full-time, On-site (with regular outlet visits)About Pao GroupPao Group — operator of Pao Café, Pao KTV, and The Urban Theory — is a rapidly growing multi-brand F&B group known for its modern dining concepts, quality-driven operations, and strong organizational culture.We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Accountant (or Senior Accountant) who will take ownership of full-cycle accounting, ensure accurate financial reporting, and strengthen financial controls across multiple outlets.Role SummaryThe Accountant will oversee daily accounting operations, month-end closing, tax compliance, and management reporting.This role plays a key part in ensuring financial transparency and supporting management in decision-making through accurate, timely, and insightful financial data.Key Responsibilities1. General Ledger & Month-End ClosingRecord daily journal entries and maintain general and subsidiary ledgers.Prepare and reconcile key accounts (bank, cash, intercompany, deposits, and advances).Lead month-end closing and produce P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports by WD+5 for each outlet/brand.2. Revenue & Cash ControlReconcile POS sales (dine-in, KTV rooms), delivery platforms (GrabFood, Foodpanda), vouchers, discounts, tips, and service charges.Monitor cash overages/shortages, voids, and refunds; enforce front-of-house cash control procedures.Reconcile electronic payments (GCash, Maya, QRPH, cards) with bank settlements.3. Inventory, COGS & CostingCoordinate monthly stocktakes; investigate variances, wastage, and inter-branch transfers.Maintain item master data and recipes/BOM in coordination with the Cost Control team.Validate supplier pricing and yields; prepare COGS and gross margin analysis per brand and category.4. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury & Fixed AssetsProcess supplier invoices with 3-way matching (PO–GRN–Invoice); manage payment schedules and petty cash.Track Accounts Receivable (corporate clients, aggregators) and monitor collection status.Maintain fixed asset register, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals.5. Compliance & Taxation (Philippines)Ensure full compliance with BIR regulations (VAT, expanded/withholding tax).Coordinate payroll inputs and statutory remittances (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG) with HR/Payroll.Support annual audits, inventory observations, and government renewals.6. Reporting & AnalysisPrepare weekly sales, cash flow, and margin dashboards per outlet.Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for new outlets or expansion projects.Provide ad-hoc analyses and recommendations to management.7. Process & Systems ImprovementDevelop and standardize accounting and internal control SOPs (cash handling, stock counts, documentation).Recommend process and system improvements (accounting, POS, inventory) to increase efficiency and accuracy.QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA (PH) preferred.Accountant: 2–4 years of full-cycle accounting experience (F&B or retail preferred).Senior Accountant: 4–6+ years of experience, including month-end closing and audit exposure.Strong understanding of Philippine accounting and tax compliance (BIR VAT, EWT).Proficient in accounting systems (QuickBooks, Xero, SAP B1, or NetSuite) and POS/aggregator platforms.Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Power Query is a plus).High level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Month-end closing completed by WD+5 with