Head Accountant

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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, 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.




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