Senior Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to join our finance team within the hospitality division.

The ideal candidate will have 3–4 years of accounting experience in the hotel industry and a strong understanding of accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general accounting processes.

· Handle Accounts Payable, Receivable, Payroll, and General Ledger functions accurately and timely.

· Verify supplier invoices and post transactions with appropriate GL codes.

· Reconcile supplier ledgers, control accounts, and perform monthly bank reconciliations.

· Prepare monthly accruals, VAT reconciliation, and balance sheet schedules.

· Maintain AMC contracts, track renewals, and update records regularly.

· Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.

· Prepare monthly financial and expense reports and assist the Financial Controller in forecasting.

· Hands on experience in handling online Banking.

· Monthly, Weekly Projection reports and any other ad hoc report requested by management.

· Hands on experience in handling yearly statutory audits.

· Petty Cash handling, Corporate Credit Card Payments, Budget preparation and uploading to system, Familiar with Govt and Utility payments

· Prepare and review daily food and beverage cost reports and monitor purchasing patterns.

· Conduct monthly inventory counts, spot checks, and reconciliation with General Ledger.

· Monitor slow-moving, non-moving, and short-expiry items, ensuring cost efficiency.

· Approve and verify outlet requisitions, inter-outlet transfers, and spoilage reports.

· Participate in menu costing, recipe analysis, and cost variance reporting.

· Track and reconcile fixed assets from acquisition to disposal and monitor depreciation.

· Ensure accurate data posting across accounting and inventory systems (e.g., Opera, Navision, Micros Simphony, JANA, FMC, Web Paytrax).

· Support the implementation and migration of finance and POS systems.

· Develop and maintain internal control procedures for cash handling and expense management.

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.

· Minimum 2-3 years of accounting experience (hospitality/restaurant industry preferred).

· Knowledge of POS systems, inventory management, and accounting software (e.g., Tally ERP, Sun System, FMC, Symphony or similar).

· Basic knowledge in Income Audit, Cost Controller, AR & AP.

· Basic understanding of UAE VAT regulations and WPS payroll system.

· Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, reconciliations).

· High attention to detail, organizational ability, and integrity.

· Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

· Experience supporting payroll administration, including payroll processing, leave and final settlements, payroll journals, and maintaining payroll records in compliance with UAE Labour Law, is preferred but not mandatory.

· Immediate Joiner

· Knowledge and hands-on experience in salon operations and holiday homes/vacation rental operations.