Head Accountant

We're a growing food & beverage company based in Dubai, running a number of brands and outlets across several companies. We're looking for an experienced Chief Accountant to keep our accounts accurate, on time and audit-ready. You'll report to the Financial Controller and lead a small team of 3–4 accountants. This is a hands-on role. You'll be in the numbers every day, and also out at our outlets doing spot checks and stock counts. What you'll be doing - Running the full set of accounts: general ledger, payables, receivables and reconciliations - Closing the books every month, and leading the year-end close - Preparing consolidated financial statements and sorting out intercompany balances across our group companies - Preparing cash flow forecasts, budgets and variance analysis, and explaining the numbers to management - Reviewing and approving journal entries and payment vouchers - Keeping petty cash across all our locations under control - Looking after the fixed asset register and depreciation - Posting payroll entries and checking leave salary and end-of-service calculations under UAE Labour Law - Working with external auditors and making sure our files are always audit-ready - Supporting the Financial Controller on VAT, Corporate Tax and other tax filings, in the UAE and abroad - Making sure internal controls and accounting policies are followed everywhere - Coaching and developing your team What we're looking for - A degree in Accounting or Finance - CPA qualified - At least 5 years in financial and management accounting - Experience leading and supervising an accounting team - Hands-on experience with month-end and year-end close, consolidation and intercompany accounting - Good knowledge of IFRS and UAE Labour Law (end-of-service and leave salary) - Very strong Excel skills It's a big plus if you come from restaurants, hospitality, retail or FMCG, have worked with several outlets or companies, use Oracle, SAP or a similar ERP, or have dealt with more than one currency. What we offer - A key role in a busy, growing finance team, a competitive tax-free package and the chance to grow with the business.