Group Accountant Lead
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Shore Hospitality is hiring a Group Accounting Lead. We are looking for an experiencedGroup Accounting Leadto oversee the financial operations of our expanding restaurant group. This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical accounting, team supervision, and administrative management across multiple brands and locations.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Reporting
Lead monthly consolidation of financial statements across all group entities
Prepare group-level management reports with variance analysis and KPIs
Manage intercompany reconciliations
Review daily revenue reports from all outlets, reconciling POS with general ledger
Monitor food & beverage cost percentages and work with operations to improve margins
Compliance & Audit
Ensure timely filing of profits tax, salaries tax, and employer returns (IRD)
Liaise with external auditors for year-end audit
Maintain internal controls and ensure HKFRS compliance
Team Supervision
Supervise and mentor 1–2 junior accounting staff
Train venue managers on basic financial procedures (daily cash handling, inventory counts)
Administrative Duties
Track licence renewals (Food Licence, Liquor Licence) and submit applications to FEHD
Review monthly payroll calculations and verify attendance records
Assist with vendor contract renewals and maintain vendor database
Act as key contact for accounting software and POS vendors
Requirements
Experience
Minimum 5–7 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
Restaurant group or multi-unit hospitality experience is essential
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
HKICPA / ACCA qualified or finalist strongly preferred
Technical Skills
Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
Cloud accounting software Xero
Languages
Fluent English and Cantonese (written and spoken)
Soft Skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-finance colleagues