Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Accountant - QSR / Hospitality / Retail

Location:

UAE

Industry:

QSR / Hospitality / Retail / Franchise Operations

Experience:

3-5 Years

Qualification:

B.Com / M.Com (Mandatory) | CA Inter / CMA Inter (Preferred)

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on

Senior Accountant

to manage end-to-end accounting, financial controls, MIS reporting, statutory compliance, inventory accounting, and franchise/outlet financial operations.

The role requires strong expertise in

Tally, Zoho, UAE VAT regulations, banking operations

, and

integration of POS / restaurant management systems

with accounting platforms. Prior experience in

QSR, hospitality, retail, or franchise-based businesses

will be a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities1. Core Accounting & Financial Control

Maintain complete books of accounts including sales, purchases, expenses, journals, and ledgers Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closing and finalization of accounts Outlet-wise and franchise-wise accounting and reconciliation Monitor receivables, payables, advances, and outstanding balances Ensure adherence to company accounting policies, SOPs, and internal controls Accurate accounting of inventory, wastage, discounts, promotions, and offers

2. MIS & Financial Reporting

Prepare and present

monthly MIS reports

including:

Profit & Loss statements Outlet-wise and franchise-wise performance analysis Food cost, manpower cost, and overhead analysis Inventory movement and variance reports Cash flow statements and working capital analysis Budget vs. actual comparisons and variance analysis Financial forecasts and trend analysis
Provide actionable insights to support

cost control, profitability improvement, and management decision-making

.

3. Statutory & Tax Compliance (UAE)

Manage UAE VAT compliance including return filing, reconciliation, and documentation Correct VAT treatment for dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and aggregator sales Coordinate with tax consultants for audits, assessments, and clarifications Maintain statutory registers and compliance documentation Ensure adherence to regulatory and audit requirements

4. Payroll & Expense Coordination

Coordinate payroll processing with HR Verify attendance, overtime, incentives, deductions, and benefits Accounting of salaries, reimbursements, and employee benefits Support final settlements and staff-related expense controls Ensure payroll costs are correctly mapped outlet-wise

5. Banking & Treasury Operations

Handle day-to-day banking operations including current accounts, CC/OD, and loans Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) Process payments via cheque, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, and UPI Monitor EMIs, interest, bank charges, and fund utilization Manage POS, card, and UPI settlements and reconciliations Liaise with banks for audits, confirmations, and compliance

6. Franchise & Outlet Accounting

Monitor franchise fees, royalties, and related receivables Reconcile franchise sales data and royalty calculations Coordinate with franchise partners for financial submissions Support franchise audits, compliance, and reporting Ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting across all outlets

7. Inventory, Trading & Cost Control

Inventory accounting for raw materials, packaging, and consumables Stock reconciliation between POS data, physical stock, and books Monitor wastage, pilferage, and variance reports Recipe costing and margin analysis Support procurement cost control and vendor reconciliations

8. POS / Restaurant Application Integration

Ensure seamless integration between POS / QSR applications and accounting systems Validate daily sales, discounts, offers, and settlement reports Ensure accurate sales mapping for: Dine-in Takeaway Delivery aggregators Online orders Support automation of reports and financial controls across outlets

9. Audit & Documentation

Support internal, statutory, and franchise audits Maintain organized and accurate accounting records Implement audit observations and process improvements Ensure data confidentiality, accuracy, and integrity

System & Software Skills

Tally ERP / Tally Prime:

End-to-end accounting, VAT, reconciliations, reporting

Zoho Books / Expense / Payroll coordination:

Invoicing, expense tracking, MIS

Restaurant POS / QSR Applications:

Sales, inventory, costing, outlet reporting

MS Excel:

Advanced MIS, dashboards, reconciliations, and analysis Ability to integrate and validate data between POS, Tally, and Zoho systems

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong accounting, reconciliation, and financial control skills Expertise in MIS reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis Sound knowledge of UAE VAT, banking, and audit practices Strong ownership, follow-up, and deadline discipline High integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail Process-driven, result-oriented mindset Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced QSR environment Strong coordination and communication skills

Performance Expectations

Timely and accurate MIS reporting and statutory compliance Strong financial controls and cost optimization Zero major audit observations Improved visibility into outlet and franchise profitability Effective coordination with operations, HR, and management
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED3,500.00 per month