Accountant - F&B / Multi-Outlet Operations

We are looking for a hands-on and commercially minded Accountant with strong experience within the F&B, café, restaurant, or multi-outlet hospitality industry to independently manage the day-to-day finance and accounting function of a growing chain of 10+ coffee shop locations.This is not purely a bookkeeping role.We are looking for someone who understands the financial realities of running multiple F&B outlets from daily sales reconciliation and supplier invoices to procurement controls, inventory, payroll, cash flow, outlet profitability and management reporting.The successful candidate should be comfortable taking ownership of the finance function and working closely with Operations, Procurement, outlet teams, suppliers and management.Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting & Financial ManagementManage the complete accounting cycle across 10+ coffee shop/outlet locationsMaintain accurate books of accounts, general ledger and supporting schedulesHandle accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and journal entriesManage month-end and year-end closing activitiesPrepare monthly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reportsMaintain accurate accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and depreciation schedulesSupport budgeting, forecasting and financial planningPrepare management reports highlighting financial performance, variances and areas requiring attentionOutlet & F&B Financial ControlReconcile daily outlet sales across POS systems, cash, credit cards and online/delivery platformsMonitor outlet-level revenue, costs and profitabilityTrack food cost, beverage cost, gross margins and cost of goods sold (COGS)Monitor wastage, stock variances, discounts, complimentary items, voids and other operational leakageConduct regular outlet-level financial reviews and identify unusual trends or discrepanciesProduce branch-wise P&L and performance reporting to help management understand which outlets are performing and where corrective action may be requiredProcurement & Supplier FinanceWork closely with Procurement and Operations to ensure appropriate financial controls over purchasingReview purchase requisitions, purchase orders, goods received notes and supplier invoicesEnsure proper PO-GRN-Invoice three-way matching before paymentMaintain supplier accounts and perform regular supplier statement reconciliationsPrepare and manage supplier payment schedulesMonitor supplier pricing, credit terms and outstanding balancesSupport cost negotiations and identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency and marginsInventory & Cost ControlWork with outlet teams to maintain accurate inventory recordsMonitor stock movements, consumption and stock adjustmentsParticipate in and review periodic physical stock countsInvestigate inventory variances and unusual consumption patternsMonitor food and beverage costing and identify opportunities to reduce wastage and improve gross marginsEnsure inventory purchases and consumption are correctly reflected within the accounting systemPayroll & Employee Cost ManagementPrepare and/or review monthly payroll inputs across all outletsReconcile attendance, overtime, incentives, deductions and other payroll-related informationMaintain accurate employee cost recordsPrepare payroll reconciliations and ensure salaries are processed accurately and on timeCoordinate with HR/Operations regarding employee-related payments, advances, reimbursements and final settlementsCash Flow & TreasuryMonitor daily and weekly cash positionsPrepare short-term cash flow forecastsManage petty cash and outlet cash controlsReconcile bank deposits against outlet collectionsMonitor outstanding receivables and supplier payment commitmentsEnsure sufficient visibility of upcoming financial obligationsCompliance & AuditEnsure accounting records comply with applicable UAE financial and regulatory requirementsSupport VAT and Corporate Tax calculations, reconciliations and filingsMaintain proper financial documentation and audit trailsCoordinate with external auditors, tax consultants and other professional service providers when requiredEnsure strong internal financial controls are maintained across all outletsWhat We Are Looking ForBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related disciplineApproximately 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within the F&B, restaurant, café, coffee shop, hospitality or multi-outlet retail industryPrevious experience managing finance/accounting activities across multiple branches or outlets is strongly preferredStrong understanding of F&B cost control, inventory, procurement and outlet-level profitabilityExperience handling the full accounting cycle independentlyStrong knowledge of AP, AR, GL, payroll, inventory accounting, reconciliations, budgeting and management reportingGood understanding of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirementsAdvanced working knowledge of Microsoft ExcelExperience with accounting/ERP and POS systems is highly desirableStrong analytical ability with excellent attention to detailAble to work independently, take ownership and follow issues through to resolutionComfortable visiting different outlets and working closely with operational teamsValid UAE Driving Licence is an added advantageRequirementsTHE PERSON WE WANTWe are looking for someone who goes beyond simply recording transactions.You should understand how an F&B business makes and loses money.You should be able to look at an outlet's numbers and question why food cost has increased, why supplier pricing has changed, why inventory does not reconcile, why payroll costs are above budget, why cash collections do not match POS sales, or why one location is significantly less profitable than another.This role requires someone who is hands-on, commercially aware, detail-oriented and comfortable owning the finance function independently.Industry ExperienceCandidates currently working or previously experienced within coffee shop chains, restaurant groups, café concepts, QSR, F&B retail or other multi-location hospitality businesses will be strongly preferred.Further details regarding the role and the organization will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.