Senior Accountant

FoodFund International; Capital Governorate; On-site; BHD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading F&B company is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team in Bahrain. The role involves overseeing accounting activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with operations. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in the restaurant industry and strong expertise in NetSuite, with the ability to manage multi-entity accounting across different markets. Travel between Bahrain and Kuwait is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Senior Accountant within the restaurant or F&B industry.
• NetSuite expertise is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regional compliance.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Preference for candidates who have worked on Finance ERP implementation.
• Knowledge of VAT and TAX calculation.
• Ability to manage multi-entity accounting across different markets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities including AP, AR, reconciliations, and month-end closings.
• Prepare, review, and analyse financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards, tax requirements, and internal controls.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow to support operational needs.
• Partner with restaurant operations teams to provide cost control insights and financial guidance.
• Utilize NetSuite to maintain accurate records and streamline reporting processes.

Job description

Overview

Senior Accountant | FFI (Bahrain & Kuwait)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team and support our expanding F&B operations across Bahrain and Kuwait.

This role requires a detail oriented professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to work closely with both finance and operations teams.

This role will require monthly/bi-monthly travel to and from Bahrain/ Kuwait so candidate should reside in either country.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities including AP, AR, reconciliations, and month-end closings;
• Prepare, review, and analyse financial statements and management reports;
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards, tax requirements, and internal controls;
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow to support operational needs;
• Partner with restaurant operations teams to provide cost control insights and financial guidance;
• Utilize NetSuite to maintain accurate records and streamline reporting processes.

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Senior Accountant within the restaurant or F&B industry;
• NetSuite expertise is mandatory;
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regional compliance;
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach;
• Preference will be given to candidates who have worked on Finance ERP implementation;
• Should have knowledge of VAT and TAX calculation;
• Ability to manage multi-entity accounting across different markets.