ACCOUNTS MANAGER MULTI-ENTITY ACCOUNTING FINANCE & COST CONTROL
Bahrain +973 34340568 [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accounts Manager with extensive Gulf hospitality experience and a background in multi-entity accounting, financial operations, cost control, inventory, reconciliation and reporting. Currently responsible for A–Z accounting activities across multiple entities and branches, working closely with management to maintain accurate financial records, control costs, monitor profitability and support business decisions. More than 16 years of Gulf hospitality experience, including significant experience in cost control, accounting and finance operations.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Multi-Entity & Multi-Branch Accounting • A–Z Accounting Operations • General Ledger & Bookkeeping
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable • Bank, Cash & Credit Card Reconciliation • Sales & POS Reconciliation
Payroll & Staff Accounting • VAT Accounting & Filing • Month-End Closing & Financial Reporting
Profit & Loss Analysis • Budgeting & Cost Control • Inventory & Stock Accounting
Purchasing & Supplier Reconciliation • Internal Controls • Audit Support & Documentation
Management Reporting • Team Supervision
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Accounts Manager – Multi-Entity – Falco WLL - Bahrain
July 2023 – To Present.
• Manage A–Z accounting operations for multiple entities and branches, ensuring complete and accurate financial records.
• Oversee daily accounting transactions, including sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, payments, journals and general ledger activities.
• Prepare and review bank, cash, credit card and online-platform reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, supplier/customer balances, invoice verification and payment follow-up.
• Handle payroll-related accounting, staff payments and supporting documentation.
• Prepare VAT records and support VAT filing and compliance requirements.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, profit and loss information, reconciliations and financial schedules.
• Monitor costs, margins and operating expenses and provide management with financial information for decision-making.
• Coordinate accounting requirements across multiple businesses, branches and operational departments.
• Support audits and maintain organized accounting documentation and internal controls.
• Work with POS and hospitality systems to reconcile sales and operational transactions with accounting records.
Group Cost Controller – Dream Group, Bahrain - Sep 2020 – Jun 2023
• Responsible for group cost-control activities and financial monitoring across hotel operations.
• Maintain material control and POS systems, including menu keys, promotions and approved menu updates.
• Prepare and analyze food cost information and menu engineering reports to identify fast- and slow-moving products.
• Review purchase orders, store transfers, sales tickets/bills, complimentary bills, officer meals and entertainment bills.
• Monitor food & beverage, OS&E and general inventories in accordance with company policies.
• Prepare and distribute flash food-cost reports and maintain cost-related records.
• Compile operating cost and revenue information and prepare reports for management.
• Support inventory control, purchasing controls and documentation processes.
Senior Cost Controller / Senior Accountant – Alumni Club, Ministry of Youth & Sports, Bahrain Jul 2016 – Jan 2020
• Handled cost-control and accounting-related responsibilities in a hospitality/club environment, including financial records, cost monitoring and operational controls.
Cost Controller – Al Areen Palace & Spa, Bahrain - Oct 2015 – Jul 2016
Cost Controller – Southern Sun Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE Jul 2014 – Jul 2015
Assistant Cost Controller – Hilton Hotel Doha, Qatar Jun 2012 – Jun 2014
Store Keeper – Swissbel Hotel Doha, Qatar Feb 2010 – May 2012
Purchasing Buyer – Minhas Exports & Imports, Puttalam, Sri Lanka Jan 2008 – Dec 2009
SELECTED FINANCE & COST-CONTROL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Review and control purchasing, receiving, stock movement and inventory documentation.
• Set and monitor minimum/maximum stock levels and investigate inventory variances.
• Perform market surveys and compare vendor pricing to support cost-effective purchasing.
• Monitor menu item consumption, pricing, portions and profitability opportunities.
• Prepare product costing and menu potential reports.
• Coordinate outlet inventories and support finance schedules.
• Supervise store and operational teams and maintain proper documentation.
SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE
Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint Zoho Books FMC (Material Control) FAME POS Administration Micros FBM Invo Voodo
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
• Senior Secondary – 2007
• HACCP – Supervisor Level 3
• Hilton Reunion – Qualified Training
• Make It Right – Qualified Training
• CRM (Customer Really Matters) – Qualified Training
• MS Office & Advanced English Level – certificates listed in previous CV
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Team building, supervision and leadership
• Strong operational and cost-control mindset
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Nationality: Sri Lankan Driving License: Bahrain Location: Bahrain