Hospitality Finance Lead

The First Group Hospitality; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The First Group Hospitality in the UAE is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to manage daily accounting, AP/AR, invoicing, and month-end activities within our hospitality group.

The ideal candidate holds a finance-related degree, 2–4 years in hospitality finance, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to accuracy, VAT compliance, and timely reporting to support operational decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Two to four years of relevant finance or accounting experience, preferably in hospitality, restaurants, hotels, or retail.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information professionally.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of VAT and local financial regulations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain daily financial transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, payments, and journal entries.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Prepare invoices, payment requests, receipts, and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile bank accounts, cash balances, credit card transactions, and supplier statements.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue payments.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and management summaries.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and variance analysis.
• Verify invoices, expense claims, purchase orders, and approvals.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial documentation.
• Assist with payroll-related finance requirements and employee expense processing.
• Coordinate with auditors, suppliers, banks, and internal departments when required.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, tax requirements, and company procedures.
• Provide financial support to hospitality operations, including outlet sales, inventory, wastage, commissions, and operational expenses.
• Perform other finance-related duties assigned by management.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial controls

General ledger

Accounts payable/receivable

Bank reconciliation

VAT & tax compliance

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The First Group Hospitality in the UAE is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to manage daily accounting, AP/AR, invoicing, and month-end activities within our hospitality group.

The ideal candidate holds a finance-related degree, 2–4 years in hospitality finance, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to accuracy, VAT compliance, and timely reporting to support operational decision-making.