Senior Accountant - F&B

Location: Dubai, UAE

Reports to: Finance

Department: Central Services

Industry: Hospitality / Food & Beverage / Lifestyle Concepts

Employment Type: Full-time

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Accountant with strong Hospitality & F&B multi-unit exposure to support our growing operations. The role will be responsible for end-to-end accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and supporting operational teams in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

This position requires hands‑on accounting expertise, deep IFRS knowledge, and the ability to manage tight closing deadlines across multiple outlets.

• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes for multi-unit F&B operations
• Prepare and review financial statements including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial controls
• Ensure compliance with IFRS standards, including IFRS 16, IFRS 10, IAS 37
• Support budget preparation, forecasting, and monthly budget vs. actual analysis
• Oversee accounting entries related to inventory, cost of sales, and material control
• Work closely with operations teams to analyze food & beverage costs, margins, and wastage
• Ensure accurate accounting integration between ERP, POS, and inventory systems
• Handle UAE VAT compliance, filings, and reconciliations
• Support UAE Corporate Tax requirements, documentation, and reporting
• Assist with internal and external audits and respond to auditor queries
• Continuously improve accounting processes and internal controls

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• OR part/full professional qualification (CA / ACCA / CIMA / CMA)
• 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within UAE or GCC
• Mandatory experience in Hospitality / F&B, ideally within a multi‑unit organization
• Strong hands‑on experience with ERP / accounting systems, POS, and inventory/material control systems
• Solid understanding of IFRS, particularly IFRS 16, IFRS 10, IAS 37
• Proven experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and month‑end closing
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax
• Advanced MS Excel skills with strong reporting and data analysis capability
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven F&B / Leisure environment

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple units and competing priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, hands‑on, and operationally minded