Accountant Assistant

Job Summary

Financial Accounting

• Record and maintain financial transactions and journal entries.
• Support the general ledger and bank, petty cash, and account reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports.

Payables, Receivables, and Payroll

• Process supplier invoices and payments and reconcile supplier statements.
• Prepare customer invoices, record payments, follow up on overdue accounts, and reconcile customer accounts.
• Assist with monthly payroll by checking attendance, overtime, leave, and salary deductions.

Cash, Bank, and Branch Coordination

• Monitor daily cash transactions and reconcile cash collections and deposits from restaurant branches.
• Coordinate with branches regarding cash reports and supporting documents.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and cash flow records.

Inventory and Cost Control

• Monitor inventory records, stock movements, transfers, wastage, adjustments, and branch inventory variances.
• Assist with periodic inventory counts and prepare food cost, inventory variance, and cost reports.
• Coordinate with branch staff regarding inventory discrepancies and supporting documents.

VAT, Compliance, and Reporting

• Maintain records required for UAE VAT compliance and organize supporting documents for VAT returns.
• Assist during internal and external audits and maintain proper accounting documentation.
• Prepare profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow, expense, food cost, inventory, cost analysis, and monthly financial reports.

Administrative Duties

• File invoices, receipts, vouchers, and other financial documents so they remain organized and accessible.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and collect required documents from restaurant branches.
• Perform other finance-related duties assigned by the Finance Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• One to three years of accounting or finance experience is preferred.
• Restaurant, hospitality, or F&B experience is advantageous.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles is required.
• UAE VAT knowledge is advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and basic accounting software or ERP systems.
• Good numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational, time-management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, coordinate with branches, work independently, and work as part of a team.
• High integrity and confidentiality.

Working Conditions

• This is a full-time, head-office-based position performed in person.
• The role may require occasional branch visits for inventory counts, reconciliations, or other finance requirements.
• Extended hours may be required during month-end closing, audits, or inventory counts.