Senior Accountant

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Accountant to join a growing restaurant group in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in accounting within the F&B industry and a strong understanding of the operational and financial dynamics of multi-branch restaurant businesses. This role requires a hands-on professional who can manage day-to-day financial activities with accuracy and efficiency while supporting management with reliable financial insights.

The Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the full accounting cycle, including daily transaction recording, sales reconciliation, supplier payments, and cost monitoring. A key part of the role involves close coordination with restaurant operations, purchasing, and inventory teams to ensure proper cost control, accurate stock valuation, and alignment between financial records and actual operations.

In addition, the candidate must be familiar with the UAE regulatory environment, including VAT registration, filing, and compliance requirements. The role requires maintaining well-organized financial records, ensuring audit readiness, and supporting periodic reporting such as profit and loss statements, cost analysis, and variance reports.

This position is best suited for someone who is detail-oriented, disciplined, and capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-branch environment, with the ability to identify inefficiencies and contribute to improving financial control across the business.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards (journals, ledgers, reconciliations, accruals, etc.)
• Solid understanding of UAE financial regulations and business environment, particularly within the F&B sector
• Hands-on experience with VAT registration, VAT filing, and UAE tax compliance requirements
• Practical experience using accounting and tax software systems (ERP, POS-integrated accounting, VAT portals, etc.)
• Ability to manage full accounting cycle, including data entry, posting, reconciliation, and closing
• Strong experience in financial documentation, record keeping, and audit-ready filing systems
• Knowledge of invoice verification, LPO/GRN matching, and supplier account reconciliation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (reporting, analysis, and data handling)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability
• Ability to work in coordination with operations, purchasing, inventory, and management teams
• Good communication skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-branch environment

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person