Financial Controller

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On-site Full Time
UAE , Dubai
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Job Details

We're a growing food & beverage company based in Dubai, with a number of brands and outlets across the UAE and plans to expand abroad. We're looking for a hands-on Financial Controller to run our finance function and help us grow the right way.


You'll report to the CFO. Our business is busy and fast-moving, and margins matter. We need someone who keeps the books accurate and the controls tight, and who also enjoys walking into a restaurant and talking numbers with the people running it.


What you'll be doing


  • Running month-end, quarter-end and year-end close, and preparing IFRS accounts for each company and for the group
  • Handling consolidation, intercompany and multi-currency reporting
  • Producing outlet P&Ls and keeping a close eye on food, labour, rent and delivery costs
  • Leading the annual budget and forecasts, and building business cases for new outlets and new markets
  • Setting up finance for new countries: entities, bank accounts, tax registrations and franchise accounting
  • Keeping us fully compliant on VAT, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing and the new UAE e-invoicing rules
  • Making sure cash, POS, stock and delivery app settlements are properly controlled
  • Managing cash flow, banks and working capital
  • Working with HR on payroll, gratuity and manning budgets
  • Improving our systems (ERP, POS and Power BI) so we spend less time on manual work
  • Coaching and growing your team


What we're looking for


  • A degree in Accounting or Finance, plus ACCA, CPA, CA or CMA
  • 10+ years in finance, with at least 4–5 years as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager
  • At least 5 years in restaurants, hospitality or retail with multiple outlets, ideally in the GCC
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS (including IFRS 16), UAE VAT and Corporate Tax
  • Experience consolidating several companies and currencies
  • Strong Excel and financial modelling skills


It's a bonus if you've helped a business open in a new country, worked with franchise models, been through an ERP change or e-invoicing project, have a Big 4 background, or speak Arabic.


What we offer


A senior role where your work makes a real difference, with a competitive tax-free package: housing and transport allowances, annual bonus, medical insurance, annual air ticket and 30 days' leave.



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