Senior Accountant

Accountant, Accounting or Finance

Dubai, UAE

July 17, 2026

Full Time

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Job Description

Location: Dubai, UAE

Important: Applicants must currently be based in Dubai, UAE. This is an on-site position.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support the pre-opening and ongoing operations of a premium wellness, fitness, and food & beverage business.

This role is responsible for managing the company’s accounting function while supporting procurement, supplier management, inventory control, and cost optimization. The successful candidate will establish strong financial controls, ensure accurate reporting, and help build efficient operational processes from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Finance

Manage the full accounting cycle.
Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
Maintain the general ledger and financial records.
Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Perform bank reconciliations.
Monitor cash flow and budgets.
Process payroll, WPS, leave provisions, and end-of-service benefits.
Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations.
Coordinate with auditors and external consultants.

Procurement & Cost Control

Source and negotiate with suppliers.
Obtain and compare supplier quotations.
Issue purchase orders and monitor purchasing activities.
Maintain supplier relationships.
Monitor inventory levels and stock movements.
Reconcile supplier invoices with purchase orders.
Track food cost, inventory variance, and operating expenses.
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency and reduce costs.

Business Support

Support budgeting and forecasting.
Develop internal controls and financial procedures.
Assist with pre-opening purchasing and operational setup.
Prepare financial analysis and management reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in the UAE.
Strong knowledge of UAE VAT, WPS, payroll, and financial reporting.
Experience with procurement and supplier management.
Experience with inventory control and cost management.
Proficiency in accounting software such as Zoho Books, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical and organizational abilities.

Preferred Experience