Senior Accountant

**Furless Group** (Furless Permanent | Furless Beauty Institute | The Trading Corner) **Reports to:** Group Financial Controller **Department:** Finance **Location:** Hybrid role - UAE based (with support across KSA & other markets) **Role Purpose** The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing end-to-end accounting operations across multiple entities within Furless Group, while also driving financial reporting, analysis, and performance insights. This role goes beyond traditional accounting and requires a strong commercial mindset, supporting leadership with accurate financial data, forecasting, and strategic insights to enable informed decision-making. **Key Responsibilities1. Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping** * Manage full-cycle accounting across all entities (UAE, KSA, and future markets) * Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions in **Xero and Zoho Books** * Maintain general ledger, journals, accruals, and reconciliations * Oversee accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes * Monitor cash flow and ensure proper allocation of funds **2. Financial Reporting** * Prepare **monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports** * Consolidate financials across multiple entities * Produce **P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements** * Provide variance analysis vs. budget and prior periods * Ensure reports are accurate, timely, and aligned with management expectations **3. FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)** * Support budgeting and forecasting processes across all branches * Develop **financial models and forecasts (monthly / quarterly / annual)** * Track performance against targets (sales, costs, margins, KPIs) * Analyze marketing spend, operational costs, and profitability by branch * Provide actionable insights to improve financial performance **4. Compliance & Regulatory** * Ensure compliance with **UAE VAT regulations** and **KSA ZATCA requirements** * Prepare and submit VAT filings and tax documentation * Support audits (internal and external) and liaise with auditors * Maintain proper documentation and audit trails * Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and controls **5. Cash Flow & Treasury Management** * Monitor daily cash positions across all entities * Prepare **cash flow forecasts (weekly & monthly)** * Optimize payment schedules and manage supplier terms * Support cost control and cash preservation initiatives **6. Internal Controls & Process Improvement** * Develop and enforce **financial controls and SOPs** * Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements * Ensure proper approval workflows for expenses and payments * Support system optimization (Xero, reporting tools, dashboards) **7. Business Partnering** * Work closely with **Operations, Marketing, HR, and Leadership teams** * Support branch managers with financial insights and performance tracking * Provide guidance on budgeting, cost control, and profitability * Act as a key finance partner in business decision-making **8. Systems & Reporting Tools** * Maintain and optimize **Xero** and related financial systems * Support development of **dashboards and reporting tools (Excel, BI tools, AI tools)** * Ensure data integrity across systems **Key Deliverables / KPIs** * Timely and accurate monthly financial reports * Forecast accuracy vs. actual performance * Improved cost control and margin optimization * Strong compliance with VAT / tax requirements * Cash flow visibility and stability * Implementation of financial controls and SOPs **Qualifications & Experience** * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field * Professional certification preferred (**CPA / ACCA / CMA**) * Minimum **5–7 years of experience** in accounting and financial reporting * Experience in **multi-entity / multi-country environments** * Experience in **UAE (mandatory)** and KSA (preferred) regulations * Strong experience with **Xero or similar accounting systems** **Skills & Competencies** * Strong financial and analytical skills * High attention to detail and accuracy * Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, reporting) * Commercial mindset with ability to translate data into insights * Strong organizational and time management skills * Ability to work in a fast-paced, scaling environment * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills **Behavioral Attributes** * Proactive and solutions-oriented * High level of ownership and accountability * Structured and process-driven * Ability to challenge and improve existing processes * Team player with leadership potential **Why Join Furless Group** * Be part of a fast-growing, multi-entity business across UAE & KSA * Exposure to strategic finance and expansion projects * Opportunity to build and shape finance processes from the ground up * Work closely with senior leadership on high-impact initiatives Job Type: Permanent Pay: AED7,000.00 - AED11,000.00 per month Work Location: Hybrid remote in