Job Description

Senior Accountant - Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) | Fast Food Restaurant Chain

Location

Dubai, UAE

Reporting To

Managing Director

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing

end-to-end accounting, financial control, compliance, MIS reporting, forecasting, inventory & trading accounting

for

Crunchys Dubai

, covering

company-owned outlets and franchise operations

.
The role requires hands-on expertise in

Tally, Zoho

, UAE VAT regulations,

banking

, and

integration of POS / restaurant management applications with finance systems

.

Educational Qualifications

B.Com / M.Com

(Mandatory)

CA Inter / CMA Inter

- Preferred

Experience Requirements

3-5 years

of relevant accounting experience Prior experience in

QSR / Hospitality / Retail / Franchise business

preferred Exposure to

multi-location / multi-outlet accounting

is a strong advantage UAE accounting & VAT exposure preferred

System & Software Expertise

Tally ERP / Tally Prime

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

Zoho (Books / Expense / Payroll coordination)

- invoicing, expense tracking, MIS

Restaurant / POS / All-in-One QSR Applications

- sales, inventory, recipe costing, outlet reports

MS Excel

- advanced MIS, reconciliations, dashboards & analysis Ability to

integrate data between POS, Tally & Zoho systems

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong accounting, reconciliation & control skills Expertise in

MIS reporting, forecasting & financial analysis

Sound knowledge of

UAE VAT, banking & audit practices

Strong follow-up, ownership & deadline discipline High integrity, confidentiality & attention to detail Process-driven, result-oriented & control mindset Ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced QSR environment Strong coordination & communication skills

Core Accounting Responsibilities

Maintain

complete books of accounts

including sales, purchases, expenses, journals & ledgers Monthly, quarterly & annual

finalisation of accounts

Outlet-wise and franchise-wise accounting & reconciliation Monitor

receivables, payables, advances & outstanding follow-ups

Ensure strict adherence to company accounting policies, SOPs & internal controls Accurate accounting of

inventory, wastage, discounts, promotions & offers

1. MIS & Financial Reporting

Prepare and present

monthly financial MIS reports

to management, including:

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

actionable insights

for cost control, profitability improvement & decision-making.

2. Statutory & Tax Compliance (UAE-Aligned)

UAE VAT compliance

- return filing, reconciliation & documentation VAT treatment for

dine-in, takeaway, delivery & aggregator sales

Coordination for

tax audits, assessments & clarifications

Ensure compliance with

withholding, statutory deductions & regulatory filings

Maintain statutory registers & compliance records Coordinate with consultants for

audit & regulatory matters

3. Payroll & Expense Coordination

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

4. Banking & Treasury Responsibilities

Complete handling of banking operations including: Current accounts, CC/OD facilities & term loans Preparation of

Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS)

Processing payments via

cheque, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS & UPI

Coordination for bank account opening, KYC & documentation Monitoring EMIs, interest, bank charges & fund utilization Handling

POS, card & UPI settlements

and merchant reconciliations Liaison with banks for audits, confirmations & compliance Support

cash flow planning & fund management

5. Franchise & Outlet Accounting

Monitor

franchise fees, royalties & other receivables

Reconcile franchise sales data and royalty calculations Coordinate with franchise partners for financial submissions Support franchise audits, compliance & reporting requirements Ensure consistency in financial reporting across outlets

6. Inventory, Trading & Cost Control

Inventory accounting including raw materials, packaging & consumables Stock reconciliation between

POS, physical stock & accounts

Monitor wastage, pilferage & variance reports Recipe costing & margin analysis Support procurement cost controls & vendor reconciliation

7. Restaurant Application & System Integration

Ensure seamless integration of

restaurant POS / all-in-one QSR application

with accounting systems Validate daily sales, discounts, offers & settlement reports Ensure accurate mapping of: Dine-in Takeaway Delivery aggregators Online orders Support automation of reports & controls across outlets

8. Audit & Documentation

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

Performance Expectations

Timely & accurate MIS and statutory compliance Strong financial control & cost optimization Zero major audit observations Improved visibility of outlet & franchise profitability Effective coordination between operations, HR & management
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED2,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person