Accountant (Bars & Restaurant)
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About the Role
McGettigan's is seeking an experienced Accountant with strong F&B hospitality experience for multi-outlet operations in Dubai. The role involves financial operations, cost control, compliance with Dubai Municipality and tax rules, and month-end reporting.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations
- Prepare monthly P&L statements by outlet, cash flow reports, and management dashboards
- Handle AP/AR, general ledger, and reconciliations
- Manage banking activities, credit card settlements, and cash controls
- Lead monthly and year end closing procedures
- Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality and Tax rules for sales
- Maintain documentation for government inspections and audits
- Conduct cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis for food and beverage categories
- Monitor stock and beverage cost ratios
- Investigate variances and wastage
- Ensure proper integration between POS, inventory systems, and accounting
- Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow planning for multi site operations
Requirements
- Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance
- CPA/ACCA preferred
- Minimum 5 7 years accounting experience
- At least 3 years experience in UAE F&B industry
- Prior experience handling multi outlet bars/restaurants
- Strong command of UAE VAT & excise regulations
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Xero/SUN/Jana/Infrasys)
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and financial reporting tools
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Role Overview
- We are seeking a highly experienced Accountant with strong F&B hospitality experience, specifically in multi outlet operations and licensed venues. The role will oversee financial operations across several outlets, manage cost controls, ensure compliance (including Dubai Municipality & Tax), and pro
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations
- Prepare monthly P&L statements by outlet, cash flow reports, and management dashboards
- Handle AP/AR (with assistance of AP team), general ledger, and reconciliations
- Manage banking activities, credit card settlements, and cash controls
- Lead monthly and year end closing procedures
- Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality and Tax rules for sales
- Maintain documentation for government inspections and audits
- Conduct cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis for food and beverage categories
- Monitor stock and beverage cost ratios (with assistance from cost controlling team)
- Investigate variances and wastage
- Ensure proper integration between POS, inventory systems, and accounting
- Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow planning for multi site operations
Requirements
- Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance; CPA/ACCA preferred (desirable)
- Minimum 5–7 years accounting experience
- At least 3 years experience in UAE F&B industry
- Prior experience handling multi outlet bars/restaurants
- Strong command of UAE VAT & excise regulations
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Xero/SUN/Jana/Infrasys)
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and financial reporting tools
About the company
- Steeped in Irish family history, the very first McGettigan's Pub was opened in Ireland in 1964 on Queen Street in Dublin, by company founder Jim McGettigan. McGettigan's has grown into a global hospitality brand, seamlessly blending traditional Irish charm with a contemporary edge.
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