Accountant

Experience: Minimum 3 years in F&B or hospitality accounting Language : English (required) | Arabic (preferred) **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** **Financial Management & Bookkeeping** * Maintain accurate day-to-day bookkeeping using accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Zoho Books, or similar). * Record and reconcile all income and expenditure including café sales, online orders, supplier invoices, and operational costs. * Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments. * Perform monthly bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy of all financial records. **VAT Compliance & Reporting** * Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) in full compliance with UAE VAT regulations. * Maintain VAT records, tax invoices, and supporting documentation in line with FTA requirements. * Advise management on VAT treatment for F&B products, including zero-rated, standard-rated, and exempt supplies. * Liaise with external auditors or tax advisors as required for VAT audits or clarifications. **F&B Cost Control & Analysis** * Monitor and analyse food and beverage costs, tracking variances against budget and flagging discrepancies. * Support the management team with food costing, recipe costing, and menu pricing analysis. * Review supplier contracts and pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities. * Track waste, portion control data, and stock variances in coordination with the kitchen team. **Payroll & HR Finance Coordination** * Process monthly payroll in accordance with UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021), including WPS compliance. * Calculate and track end-of-service gratuity, leave balances, and other statutory entitlements. * Coordinate with management on visa, insurance, and employee-related financial obligations. **Reporting & Financial Planning** * Prepare monthly profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports for management review. * Provide financial analysis and commentary to support business decisions, including expansion, staffing, and marketing spend. * Develop and maintain annual budgets and rolling forecasts. * Track KPIs relevant to café operations including average transaction value, gross margin by product category, and labour cost ratio. **Compliance & Administration** * Ensure compliance with all UAE financial regulations, including corporate tax obligations (UAE CT Law 2023). * Maintain organised filing of all financial documents, contracts, and correspondence. * Coordinate with the business owner on licensing renewals, municipality fees, and other regulatory financial obligations. * Support annual audit preparation and liaise with external auditors. Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED4,000.00 per month Work Location: In person