Salary band: $80-110k - appointed salary will be commensurate with candidate experience and expectations
German Doner Kebab (GDK) is the most well-known brand in the Hero Brands portfolio. Headquartered in East Kilbride, Glasgow, GDK has 169 restaurants thriving in the UK, Europe, Middle East & North America. GDK is targeting rapid expansion across the UK and International markets to dominate the kebab category globally. GDK generated 163m system sale and is well positioned to be the dominant #1 kebab brand globally.
Having opened their first US restaurant in 2021, there are now 11 restaurants trading in North America (8 in USA and 3 in Canada) with GDK now looking to make a step change in performance and has recently announced plans to open another 10 new restaurants in North America in 2024 and to have c.200 sites in 5 years.
An attractive financial package in line with experience alongside a mostly remote role with travel to the GDK sites as required. This role will provide someone with a chance to develop their career in an area that is about to go through a period of significant growth.
The Role
- Completion of management accounts packs for all North American restaurants
- Preparation of the P&L, Balance Sheet and cashflow reports
- Completion of the balance sheet reconciliation files monthly
- Preparation of the consolidated management accounts pack for the Group
- Assist in the Investigation and explanation of variances in the Management Accounts
- Oversee the completeness of the monthly bank reconciliations
- Posting monthly journals and taking overall ownership of the integrity of the financial ledgers
- Update the weekly cash projections and monitor the cash position
- Monitor the accuracy of the purchase and sales ledgers, including authorising payment runs before they are presented to the CFO
- Prepare the necessary supporting information for the external auditors and liaise with them as they complete the statutory accounts
- Support in any other ad hoc duties as required
The Candidate
- Professionally qualified accountant (CPA, CA, ACCA, ACMA, etc )
- Proven experience in a mid-senior finance role, preferably as a Finance Manager, Staff Accountant, Financial Controller etc
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to make sound strategic recommendations
- Experience in a related role (hospitality) and ideally experience in a franchised system would be preferable
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence internal and external stakeholders
- Experienced in the production of timely management accounts, with the ability to also deal with invoicing, reconciliations & payroll
- Knowledge of relevant financial regulations, compliance standards, and reporting requirements in North America
- Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and make sound decisions in a dynamic business environment
- Strong ability to multi-task and prioritise multiple projects and requests simultaneously, within a fast-paced, intense, deadline-driven environment
- IFRS and US GAAP knowledge would be ideal
The search and selection process of this assignment is being managed by advising consultant, Harry Young (...@rutherfordcross.com), Manager at Rutherford Cross, and supported by Harry Thomson (...@livingstonjames.com) of Livingston James.
German Doner Kebab is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.