About Us
Lovely Sweets is a Calgary-based food and hospitality company dedicated to delivering authentic Indian cuisine and exceptional dining experiences. Established in 2021, the company has grown into a well-recognized brand offering a diverse selection of Indian street food, traditional curries, dairy products, and premium Indian sweets.
With a strong focus on quality, authenticity, and customer satisfaction, Lovely Sweets combines traditional Indian flavours with a modern dining atmosphere. The company operates multiple business divisions, including a Head Office, a Dairy Products Food Factory, and four restaurant locations across Calgary:
- Lovely Sweets Redstone
- Lovely Sweets Savana
- Lovely Sweets Skyview
- Lovely Sweets Westwind
Known for its vibrant menu and unique dining experience, Lovely Sweets continues to expand its presence while maintaining high standards in food quality, service, and operational excellence.
Position Overview
Lovely Sweets is currently seeking a highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our growing team remotely from India. The selected candidate will be responsible for handling complete bookkeeping and finance-related functions for all company divisions and restaurant locations.
This role requires strong accounting knowledge, excellent analytical abilities, and the capability to manage financial records across multiple business operations in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working independently, maintaining confidentiality, meeting deadlines, and coordinating with management remotely during Mountain Standard Time (MST) working hours.
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping & Financial Management
- Maintain complete and accurate financial records for all business entities and locations.
- Record daily financial transactions including sales, purchases, expenses, payroll entries, and journal entries.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments.
- Monitor incoming payments and follow up on outstanding balances.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and vendor accounts regularly.
- Maintain and update the general ledger accurately.
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Generate Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow reports.
- Assist management with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Track operational costs and identify discrepancies or unusual transactions.
- Provide financial summaries and reports for each restaurant location and the dairy products factory.
Payroll & Expense Tracking
- Assist with payroll preparation and payroll-related bookkeeping entries.
- Maintain records of employee reimbursements and operational expenses.
- Track daily cash flow and expenses across multiple locations.
- Ensure all supporting documentation and receipts are properly maintained.
Tax & Compliance Support
- Assist in maintaining records for GST/HST filings and tax preparation.
- Organize financial documentation for audits and external accountants.
- Ensure bookkeeping practices comply with company policies and accounting standards.
Administrative & Coordination Duties
- Coordinate with restaurant managers and management regarding financial matters.
- Maintain organized digital records and financial files.
- Assist management with financial data requests and operational reporting.
- Support process improvements and implementation of efficient bookkeeping systems.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum 2–4 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
- Experience handling bookkeeping for multiple business locations is preferred.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping practices.
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks is mandatory.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet management skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work independently in a remote work environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.
Required Qualifications
- A professional qualification should be highly preferred, including:
i) Chartered Accountancy (CA) India
ii) Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
iii) Cost and Management Accounting (CMA) India
- Experience in the restaurant, hospitality, food manufacturing, or retail industry.
- Knowledge of Canadian bookkeeping and payroll practices.
- Familiarity with inventory tracking and cost management is considered an asset.
Work Expectations
- Full-time remote position based in India.
- Must be available to work during Calgary business hours (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST).
- Stable internet connection and a professional remote work setup are required.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Long-term remote employment opportunity.
- Opportunity to work with a growing and dynamic hospitality brand.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Career growth and learning opportunities within the organization.
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month
Work Location: Remote
