Camp Accountant – Revenue & Cost Control

Location: Dubai, UAE — On-siteSalary - 2500 - 3000 aedEmployment Type: Full-timeDepartment: Finance & AccountsReporting To: Head Accountant / ManagementAbout the companyRoyal Vision Desert Safari Camp is a premium Dubai desert experience presented by CityLaila. Our operation brings together desert safari activities, transportation, live entertainment, hospitality, food and beverage, direct bookings, B2B travel partners and international guests.As we strengthen our finance and operational-control systems, we are looking for a highly responsible and detail-oriented Camp Accountant – Revenue & Cost Control to manage the camp’s daily financial operations.Role summaryThe Camp Accountant will be responsible for controlling and reconciling all camp-related revenue, collections, expenses, supplier transactions, guest admissions, inventory usage and operational costs.This is a hands-on, on-site accounting position. The successful candidate must be comfortable working closely with the camp operations team, drivers, cashiers, booking team, suppliers and central finance department.Key responsibilitiesReconcile daily bookings received from CityLaila, B2B agents, OTAs, direct customers, walk-ins and freelancer-operated vehicles.Reconcile daily collections by:CashPOS/cardOnline paymentBank transferCreditAgent settlementMatch booking records against actual guest entries, wristbands, meal counts and camp attendance.Prepare a daily revenue and collection report by booking source, agent, payment method and service type.Control cashier handovers and investigate all cash, POS and guest-count differences.Maintain accounts receivable records for B2B agents and prepare ageing and collection follow-up reports.Verify supplier invoices against purchase approvals, delivery notes, statements and actual services received.Maintain accounts payable records and prepare supplier reconciliation statements.Monitor food, beverage and consumable stock movement, including opening stock, purchases, usage, wastage and closing stock.Assist in calculating food cost per guest and overall camp operating cost per guest.Reconcile driver trip sheets, vehicle assignments, fuel expenses, transport charges and other safari-related operating expenses.Maintain petty cash with complete supporting vouchers and approval records.Record approved transactions accurately in Tally Prime or the company’s accounting system.Support monthly closing, bank reconciliation, VAT reconciliation and Corporate Tax documentation.Maintain complete records for management review, internal audit and external audit.Ensure that no payment, adjustment, supplier liability, vehicle expense or credit note is recorded without supporting documentation and required approval.Coordinate with the Head Accountant and management on financial discrepancies, overdue collections and unusual transactions.Daily reports expectedThe selected candidate will be expected to provide:Daily guest and booking reconciliation.Revenue report by booking channel.Collection report by payment mode.Cash and POS closing report.Agent credit and outstanding report.Supplier purchase and payment report.Petty-cash report.Vehicle and driver expense summary.Food and consumable usage summary.Daily operational gross-margin summary.Qualifications and experienceBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.UAE accounting experience is strongly preferred.Experience in tourism, hospitality, restaurants, attractions, transport, events or desert safari operations is highly desirable.Strong practical knowledge of cash, POS, online payment and credit reconciliations.Proficiency in Tally Prime and Microsoft Excel.Working knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements.Ability to prepare management reports and independently investigate discrepancies.High level of integrity, accuracy and accountability.Strong English communication skills.Hindi, Urdu or Arabic would be an advantage.Must be willing to work on-site according to desert-camp operating hours.What we are looking forWe are looking for a controller, not only a bookkeeper—someone who can identify revenue leakage, question unsupported expenses, reconcile operational data and create reliable daily financial visibility for management.How to applyInterested candidates may send their updated CV to:hr@citylaila.comEmail subject: Application – Camp Accountant, DubaiPlease mention:Current locationUAE experienceCurrent salaryExpected salaryNotice periodExperience with Tally/ERPExperience with cash, POS and B2B reconciliation