Senior Accountant

Job Description

Hiring: Senior Accountant

Bagaicha Fine Dining | Kathmandu, Nepal

Bagaicha is seeking a meticulous and strategic Senior Accountant to lead our financial operations. As a premier destination in Nepal’s culinary landscape, we pride ourselves on excellence—not just on the plate, but in our internal standards and professional integrity.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned financial professional with a deep understanding of the hospitality sector’s unique fiscal demands, ensuring our back-of-house operations are as seamless as our front-of-house service.

Job Description (JD)

As the Senior Accountant, you will oversee the full spectrum of financial management, from daily bookkeeping to high-level strategic reporting. Your core responsibilities include:

• Financial Oversight: Manage all accounting operations including Billing, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition.
• Compliance & Reporting: Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements, ensuring full compliance with Nepal Financial Reporting Standards (NFRS) and local tax regulations (VAT, TDS, and Income Tax).
• Cost Control: Monitor food and beverage costs, analyze variances, and work closely with the procurement team to optimize margins without compromising quality.
• Audit & Internal Control: Coordinate and lead the annual audit process and maintain a robust system of internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Budgeting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, providing actionable insights to the management team.

Key Specifications

• Analytical Rigor: Ability to transform raw data into strategic insights that drive profitability.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in managing high-volume transactions typical of a high-traffic premium restaurant.
• Integrity: Maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and ethical financial practices.
• Communication: Ability to present complex financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional certifications (CA/ACCA) are highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role. Experience in the Hospitality or F&B industry is a significant advantage.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Tally, SAP, or specialized POS-integrated systems) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Nepal's tax laws and labor regulations.