Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant – F&B / Restaurant Operations Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE / On-site Company: Royal Destinations Hospitality Services Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant with a strong background in the Food & Beverage (F&B), restaurant, or hospitality industry to join our finance team. You will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, manage inventory-driven cost tracking, analyze food and beverage margins, and ensure full compliance with UAE financial regulations and Corporate Tax/VAT standards.Key Responsibilities

• Daily Accounting & General Ledger: Manage full-cycle accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and supplier/customer reconciliations.
• F&B Cost Control & Inventory: Monitor food cost, beverage cost, and kitchen/bar inventory reports, analyzing variances against sales, target budgets, and wastage.
• POS & Revenue Auditing: Reconcile daily Point-of-Sale (POS) sales reports, payment gateway settlements, and cash drops across restaurant/café outlets.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Compliance & Tax: Ensure accurate record-keeping and support the preparation and filing of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax returns.
• Audits & Collaboration: Support internal and external audits, and work closely with operations managers to improve cost efficiencies and profitability.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA/ACCA/CA qualification is a plus).
• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of dedicated accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years specifically within the F&B, restaurant,or hospitality sector.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., Odoo, Tally, QuickBooks, or specialized F&B systems) and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Local Knowledge: Strong understanding of UAE accounting principles, VAT, and Corporate Tax regulations.
• Attributes: High analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle high-volume transactions across multi-branch or single-site operations.

Interested candidates can send their CV and details to hr@rdhsgroup.com (please mention the position name in the subject line)."

Work Location: In person