Chief Accountant – Dubai, UAE

Chief Accountant (F&B Sector)

Leading Food & Beverage Group
Financial Leadership, P&L Optimization, and Strategic Cash Flow Management
Posted on February 2, 2026
Job Type: Full Time
Industry: Food & Beverage / Accounting
Experience: Min 7 Years (F&B Mandatory)
Salary: AED 13,000 to 15,000
Location: Dubai, UAE

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Oversight: Lead and manage the entire accounting function, ensuring the accuracy of financial statements and institutional reporting.
  • P&L Analysis: Conduct rigorous Profit & Loss analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize restaurant/outlet margins.
  • Cash Flow Planning: Manage and monitor company cash flow, ensuring liquidity for operations, inventory procurement, and expansion.
  • Budgetary Control: Develop, implement, and monitor departmental budgets, flagging variances and providing strategic financial advice to management.
  • Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the accounting team to ensure high performance and professional growth.
  • Closing Processes: Take hands-on responsibility for timely and accurate month-end and year-end financial closings and audits.
  • Compliance: Ensure all accounting practices strictly adhere to UAE regulations, IFRS standards, and internal company policies.

🔹 Requirements:

  • Experience: Minimum 7 years of relevant accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or supervisory capacity within the F&B or Hospitality industry.
  • Language Skills: Fluency in both Arabic and English is mandatory for professional reporting and stakeholder engagement.
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA/CMA/ACCA qualification is a significant advantage).
  • Technical Mastery: Advanced expertise in preparing complex financial statements, P&L reporting, and utilizing high-end ERP systems.
  • Skills: Strong analytical abilities, strategic mindset, and the capability to lead a multidisciplinary finance team.
  • Residency: Currently based in the UAE with a deep understanding of local accounting regulations and tax (VAT) compliance.

What We Offer:

  • Strategic Leadership Role: Take the helm of the finance department for a well-established and growing F&B organization.
  • Senior Impact: A position where your financial analysis directly influences high-level business decisions and outlet profitability.
  • Professional Excellence: Work within a culture that values accuracy, transparency, and strategic financial growth.
  • Compensation: Competitive monthly salary of up to AED 15,000, tailored to your 7+ years of senior-level F&B accounting expertise.