RESTAURANT ACCOUNTANT

We are looking for an experienced Restaurant Accountant with strong financial, inventory, and cost-control expertise in Dubai's F&B industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage daily accounting operations, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial records.

Prepare daily sales, revenue, cash flow, and management reports.

Prepare monthly P&L statements, balance sheets, and financial reports.

Conduct physical stock counts, inventory audits, and stock reconciliations.

Monitor food, beverage, and shisha costs, consumption, wastage, and stock variances.

Calculate actual vs. theoretical food costs and investigate discrepancies.

Control purchasing, supplier invoices, payments, and accounts payable/receivable.

Manage bank, cash, POS, and payment gateway reconciliations.

Monitor budgets, operating expenses, profitability, and cost-saving opportunities.

Support payroll, VAT compliance, and financial audits.

Coordinate with Kitchen, Bar, Shisha, Purchasing, and Management.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 3 years of restaurant accounting experience in Dubai.

Strong knowledge of restaurant inventory management and physical stocktaking.

Proven experience preparing P&L statements, daily reports, and cost analysis.

Excellent understanding of food cost, COGS, stock variances, and financial controls.

Restaurant POS and inventory management system experience is mandatory.

Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in accounting software.

Knowledge of UAE VAT regulations and accounting standards.

Excellent English communication skills.

Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Must currently reside in the UAE.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary based on experience.

5 working days per week, 8 hours per day.

On-site position in Downtown Dubai.

UAE employment visa and benefits as per UAE Labour Law.

Only candidates with proven restaurant accounting experience in Dubai will be considered.

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person