The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records of Dimo's Cafe & Restaurant, ensuring proper entry of sales, purchases, expenses, payroll, VAT compliance, supplier payments, and monthly profit & loss preparation.
The role supports management with clear financial reporting, cash-flow discipline, and strong control on cost, cash, and documentation.
Collect POS reports, card slips, online sales summaries.
Reconcile cash, card, and online sales with actual collections.
Maintain Daily Sales Register.
Report all mismatches to Manager & Owner.
B. Bank & Card Settlement Reconciliation
Track daily bank credits for card & online settlements.
Prepare card settlement reconciliation sheet.
Resolve short settlements or discrepancies.
C. Purchase & Expense Accounting
Record all supplier invoices with VAT validation.
Maintain purchase register and supplier ledgers.
Manage petty cash entries and reimbursements.
D. Inventory & Cost Control Support
Coordinate weekly stock reports.
Check consumption vs purchases.
Identify variances and flag wastage or leakage.
E. Payroll, Attendance & Staff Advances
Collect attendance & OT sheets.
Prepare monthly salary sheet.
Maintain advance & settlement ledger for staff.
F. Supplier Payment Management
Maintain outstanding payable list.
Prepare payment schedule for owner approval.
Process monthly rent, utilities, and other fixed payments.
G. VAT Accounting & Compliance
Maintain output and input VAT records.
Prepare VAT working sheets for filing.
Ensure audit-ready VAT documentation.
H. Monthly Profit & Loss Preparation
Ensure all month-end entries are posted.
Prepare complete monthly P&L.
Provide cost %, variance analysis and insights.
I. Audit, Filing & Documentation Control
Organize and update all physical/digital records.
Maintain compliance-ready audit folders.
Support internal/external audit queries.
J. Reporting & Owner Communication
Prepare daily/weekly/monthly updates.
Provide alerts on critical issues (cash shortage, supplier issues, etc.)
Maintain full transparency and professional discipline.
4. TASKS & ACTIVITIES (Step-by-Step "What to Do")A. Daily Tasks
Collect POS Z-report and cash/card summaries.
Verify cash on hand vs POS cash total.
Record daily sales in the Sales Register.
File card slips, petty cash bills, and online sales reports.
Update petty cash book.
Check bank credits for settlements.
Share "Daily Sales Summary" with Owner.
B. Weekly Tasks
Update supplier ledger and outstanding report.
Reconcile card settlements vs POS.
Reconcile weekly purchases vs stock movement.
Update advance/deduction sheets for staff.
Prepare weekly cash-flow requirement report.
Review wastage or unusual consumption with Chef/Manager.
C. Monthly Tasks
Prepare Monthly Salary Sheet.
Prepare Supplier Payment Plan.
Record rent, utilities, DMCC fees, subscriptions.
Complete bank reconciliation for the month.
Prepare monthly P&L and cost analysis.
Prepare VAT workings for consultant/owner.
File all documents neatly in folders (physical + digital).
Prepare monthly MIS report for Owner:
Sales Summary
Cash Flow Report
Food & Beverage Cost %
Major expenses
Profit/Loss
D. Periodic / As Required Tasks
Assist during stock disputes or supplier issues.
Support purchase price comparisons and cost control.
Provide data for audits, inspections, and compliance checks.
Maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct.
Alert owner on any financial risk immediately.
This is how performance of the accountant will be measured:
A. Accuracy & Timeliness (40%)
KPITargetMeasurementDaily Sales Reconciliation100% accuracyNo mismatch or mismatch resolved same dayCash DifferenceZero toleranceAny difference explained same dayBank Reconciliation100% by 3rd working day of monthVerified bank ledgerEntry Accuracy98%+Random check by owner/manager
B. Documentation & Compliance (20%)
KPITargetMeasurementInvoice Filing & Documentation100% organizedNo missing invoicesVAT Working Accuracy100%No correction by consultantAudit-readinessAlways updatedDocuments ready on request
KPITargetMeasurementSalary Sheet Accuracy100%No complaints from staffAdvance Ledger Accuracy100%Updated weeklyOT & DeductionsAs per approvalsVerified with Manager
E. Financial Reporting (15%)
KPITargetMeasurementMonthly P&L SubmissionBy 5th of every monthOn-time submissionMIS ReportingWeekly & MonthlyClear and accurateOwner CommunicationDaily / WeeklyTimely updates
6. SUMMARY OF EXPECTED OUTCOMES
The Accountant must ensure:
? No financial surprises
? Clean, accurate daily sales control
? On-time salary & supplier payments
? Accurate VAT compliance
? A clear monthly P&L reflecting true business performance
? Full transparency with owner
? Financial health and discipline in the restaurant
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED1,200.00 - AED3,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
Do you have a valid UAE Visa and are you legally eligible to work in the UAE?
Do you have experience working as an accountant specifically in an F&B / Cafe / Restaurant environment?
How comfortable are you with Daily Sales Reconciliation (Cash + Card + Online + POS)?
Have you handled purchase invoices, supplier ledgers, and petty cash accounting before?
Have you prepared or assisted in preparing monthly Profit & Loss Statements?
Are you experienced with UAE VAT input/output calculations and filing support?
Which accounting software are you familiar with?
Do you have experience with weekly stock checks and cost control (Food Cost / Beverage Cost)?
Have you ever reconciled card settlements and online aggregator payments (Zomato / Talabat / Deliveroo)?
Are you comfortable coordinating with Chef & Manager for stock, wastage, or variance issues?
Have you prepared monthly salary sheets including OT, deductions & advances?
Have you maintained staff advance ledgers and monthly reconciliation?
Experience:
Accounting: 3 years (Required)
Location:
* Dubai (Required)
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