Accountant & F&B Controller

Job Description: Accountant & F&B Controller

Department: Finance & Operations
Location: Love Vibe Café
Reports To: Operation Manager- Sagar Kumar

Role Summary

The Accountant & F&B Controller is responsible for managing all financial transactions, controlling food & beverage costs, monitoring inventory, and ensuring accurate reporting for the restaurant. This role plays a key part in maintaining profitability through effective cost control, analysis, and financial compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Responsibilities

Financial Transactions & Reporting

• Maintain accurate books of accounts (AP, AR, GL, petty cash).
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.
• Manage daily sales reconciliation and bank deposits.
• Process and record supplier invoices, credit notes, and payments.
• Prepare monthly closing for P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Assist with annual audits and ensure compliance with UAE regulations & VAT laws.
• Maintain proper documentation for expenses and payments.

Payroll & HR Coordination

• Prepare monthly payroll summary and overtime calculation.
• Maintain records of leaves, attendance, and staff settlements.
• Support in preparing EOS (gratuity) and final settlements.

Cash & Cost Controls

• Monitor cash handling procedures and POS variances.
• Reconcile petty cash and maintain supporting documents.

F&B Control Responsibilities

Inventory & Costing

• Conduct weekly & monthly inventory counts for F&B and consumables.
• Update inventory reports and investigate variances.
• Monitor wastage, spoilage, staff meals, and complimentary items.
• Ensure proper recipe costing and menu engineering.
• Maintain master data for recipes, portion sizes, and yield tests.

Purchasing & Supplier Coordination

• Review daily purchase requests and verify pricing.
• Coordinate with suppliers for quotations and compare pricing.
• Ensure purchases align with approved budgets and cost targets.
• Verify receiving reports and match with purchase orders and invoices.

Operational Controls

• Monitor food cost %, beverage cost %, and COGS trends.
• Ensure all transfers (kitchen–bar, kitchen–store) are properly recorded.
• Review production sheets, consumption reports, and item-wise profitability.
• Identify areas for cost reduction and operational efficiency.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and VAT.
• Experience in F&B cost control and inventory management.
• Proficiency in POS systems, inventory software, and MS Excel.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of restaurant operations and menu costing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in restaurant accounting or F&B control.
• Knowledge of UAE market and hospitality standards (preferred).
• Experience with systems like QuickBooks, Zoho, Oracle, or similar.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accurate month-end reporting.
• Controlled food & beverage cost within budget.
• Reduction in wastage and inventory variances.
• Timely payroll and vendor payments.
• Compliance with internal controls and finance policies.

Send your Cv to Careers@lovevibecafe.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED5,500.00 per month