We're a growing food & beverage company based in Dubai, running a number of brands and outlets across several companies. We're looking for an experienced Chief Accountant to keep our accounts accurate, on time and audit-ready.
You'll report to the Financial Controller and lead a small team of 3–4 accountants. This is a hands-on role. You'll be in the numbers every day, and also out at our outlets doing spot checks and stock counts.
What you'll be doing
- Running the full set of accounts: general ledger, payables, receivables and reconciliations
- Closing the books every month, and leading the year-end close
- Preparing consolidated financial statements and sorting out intercompany balances across our group companies
- Preparing cash flow forecasts, budgets and variance analysis, and explaining the numbers to management
- Reviewing and approving journal entries and payment vouchers
- Keeping petty cash across all our locations under control
- Looking after the fixed asset register and depreciation
- Posting payroll entries and checking leave salary and end-of-service calculations under UAE Labour Law
- Working with external auditors and making sure our files are always audit-ready
- Supporting the Financial Controller on VAT, Corporate Tax and other tax filings, in the UAE and abroad
- Making sure internal controls and accounting policies are followed everywhere
- Coaching and developing your team
What we're looking for
- A degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA qualified
- At least 5 years in financial and management accounting
- Experience leading and supervising an accounting team
- Hands-on experience with month-end and year-end close, consolidation and intercompany accounting
- Good knowledge of IFRS and UAE Labour Law (end-of-service and leave salary)
- Very strong Excel skills
It's a big plus if you come from restaurants, hospitality, retail or FMCG, have worked with several outlets or companies, use Oracle, SAP or a similar ERP, or have dealt with more than one currency.
What we offer
- A key role in a busy, growing finance team, a competitive tax-free package and the chance to grow with the business.
