HR Officer + Accountant

Senior Accountant – Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) | Fast Food Restaurant Chain

Location

Dubai, UAE

Reporting To

Managing Director

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing end-to-end accounting, financial control, compliance, MIS reporting, forecasting, inventory & trading accounting for Crunchys Dubai, covering company-owned outlets and franchise operations.
The role requires hands-on expertise in Tally, Zoho, UAE VAT regulations, banking, and integration of POS / restaurant management applications with finance systems.

Educational Qualifications

• B.Com / M.Com (Mandatory)
• CA Inter / CMA Inter – Preferred

Experience Requirements

• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Prior experience in QSR / Hospitality / Retail / Franchise business preferred
• Exposure to multi-location / multi-outlet accounting is a strong advantage
• UAE accounting & VAT exposure preferred

System & Software Expertise

• Tally ERP / Tally Prime – end-to-end accounting, VAT, reconciliations & reporting
• Zoho (Books / Expense / Payroll coordination) – invoicing, expense tracking, MIS
• Restaurant / POS / All-in-One QSR Applications – sales, inventory, recipe costing, outlet reports
• MS Excel – advanced MIS, reconciliations, dashboards & analysis
• Ability to integrate data between POS, Tally & Zoho systems

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong accounting, reconciliation & control skills
• Expertise in MIS reporting, forecasting & financial analysis
• Sound knowledge of UAE VAT, banking & audit practices
• Strong follow-up, ownership & deadline discipline
• High integrity, confidentiality & attention to detail
• Process-driven, result-oriented & control mindset
• Ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced QSR environment
• Strong coordination & communication skills

Core Accounting Responsibilities

• Maintain complete books of accounts including sales, purchases, expenses, journals & ledgers
• Monthly, quarterly & annual finalisation of accounts
• Outlet-wise and franchise-wise accounting & reconciliation
• Monitor receivables, payables, advances & outstanding follow-ups
• Ensure strict adherence to company accounting policies, SOPs & internal controls
• Accurate accounting of inventory, wastage, discounts, promotions & offers

1. MIS & Financial Reporting

Prepare and present monthly financial MIS reports to management, including:

• Profit & Loss Statements
• Outlet-wise & franchise-wise performance reports
• Food cost, manpower cost & overhead analysis
• Inventory movement & variance reports
• Cash flow statements & working capital analysis
• Budget vs actual comparisons & variance analysis
• Financial forecasts & trend analysis

Provide actionable insights for cost control, profitability improvement & decision-making.

2. Statutory & Tax Compliance (UAE-Aligned)

• UAE VAT compliance – return filing, reconciliation & documentation
• VAT treatment for dine-in, takeaway, delivery & aggregator sales
• Coordination for tax audits, assessments & clarifications
• Ensure compliance with withholding, statutory deductions & regulatory filings
• Maintain statutory registers & compliance records
• Coordinate with consultants for audit & regulatory matters

3. Payroll & Expense Coordination

• Coordinate payroll processing with HR
• Verify attendance, overtime, incentives, deductions & benefits
• Accounting of salaries, staff reimbursements & benefits
• Support final settlements & staff-related expense controls
• Ensure payroll costs are accurately mapped outlet-wise

4. Banking & Treasury Responsibilities

• Complete handling of banking operations including:
• Current accounts, CC/OD facilities & term loans
• Preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS)
• Processing payments via cheque, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS & UPI
• Coordination for bank account opening, KYC & documentation
• Monitoring EMIs, interest, bank charges & fund utilization
• Handling POS, card & UPI settlements and merchant reconciliations
• Liaison with banks for audits, confirmations & compliance
• Support cash flow planning & fund management

5. Franchise & Outlet Accounting

• Monitor franchise fees, royalties & other receivables
• Reconcile franchise sales data and royalty calculations
• Coordinate with franchise partners for financial submissions
• Support franchise audits, compliance & reporting requirements
• Ensure consistency in financial reporting across outlets

6. Inventory, Trading & Cost Control

• Inventory accounting including raw materials, packaging & consumables
• Stock reconciliation between POS, physical stock & accounts
• Monitor wastage, pilferage & variance reports
• Recipe costing & margin analysis
• Support procurement cost controls & vendor reconciliation

7. Restaurant Application & System Integration

• Ensure seamless integration of restaurant POS / all-in-one QSR application with accounting systems
• Validate daily sales, discounts, offers & settlement reports
• Ensure accurate mapping of:
• Dine-in
• Takeaway
• Delivery aggregators
• Online orders
• Support automation of reports & controls across outlets

8. Audit & Documentation

• Support internal, statutory & franchise audits
• Maintain organized accounting records & documentation
• Ensure confidentiality, accuracy & data integrity
• Implement audit observations & process improvements

Performance Expectations

• Timely & accurate MIS and statutory compliance
• Strong financial control & cost optimization
• Zero major audit observations
• Improved visibility of outlet & franchise profitability
• Effective coordination between operations, HR & management

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED2,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person