Accountant

Experience: Minimum 3 years in F&B or hospitality accounting

Language : English (required) | Arabic (preferred)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management & Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate day-to-day bookkeeping using accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Zoho Books, or similar).
• Record and reconcile all income and expenditure including café sales, online orders, supplier invoices, and operational costs.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy of all financial records.

VAT Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) in full compliance with UAE VAT regulations.
• Maintain VAT records, tax invoices, and supporting documentation in line with FTA requirements.
• Advise management on VAT treatment for F&B products, including zero-rated, standard-rated, and exempt supplies.
• Liaise with external auditors or tax advisors as required for VAT audits or clarifications.

F&B Cost Control & Analysis

• Monitor and analyse food and beverage costs, tracking variances against budget and flagging discrepancies.
• Support the management team with food costing, recipe costing, and menu pricing analysis.
• Review supplier contracts and pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Track waste, portion control data, and stock variances in coordination with the kitchen team.

Payroll & HR Finance Coordination

• Process monthly payroll in accordance with UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021), including WPS compliance.
• Calculate and track end-of-service gratuity, leave balances, and other statutory entitlements.
• Coordinate with management on visa, insurance, and employee-related financial obligations.

Reporting & Financial Planning

• Prepare monthly profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports for management review.
• Provide financial analysis and commentary to support business decisions, including expansion, staffing, and marketing spend.
• Develop and maintain annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Track KPIs relevant to café operations including average transaction value, gross margin by product category, and labour cost ratio.

Compliance & Administration

• Ensure compliance with all UAE financial regulations, including corporate tax obligations (UAE CT Law 2023).
• Maintain organised filing of all financial documents, contracts, and correspondence.
• Coordinate with the business owner on licensing renewals, municipality fees, and other regulatory financial obligations.
• Support annual audit preparation and liaise with external auditors.

Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED4,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person