Chief Accountant - F&B

Finance

• Emirates Hills

Chief Accountant - F\&B

Own multi-unit F\&B finance in Dubai. Lead IFRS closings across sites, partner ops, turn numbers into decisions, and grow with a fast-scaling group.

Location:

Dubai, UAE

Reports to:

Finance

Department:

Central Services

Industry:

Hospitality / Food \& Beverage / Lifestyle Concepts

Employment Type:

Full-time

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Key Requirements \& Qualifications

• 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

Key Competencies

• 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

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Finance

• Emirates Hills

Chief Accountant - F\&B

Own multi-unit F\&B finance in Dubai. Lead IFRS closings across sites, partner ops, turn numbers into decisions, and grow with a fast-scaling group.

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