Hospitality Finance Specialist | Accounts & Forecasting

The First Group Hospitality; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The First Group Hospitality in Dubai is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Accountant to join our corporate finance team. You will manage daily transactions, reconcile accounts, prepare invoices and supports month-end processes within a fast-paced hospitality environment.

The ideal candidate holds a finance-related degree, 2–4 years of hospitality accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a solid understanding of VAT and local regulations.

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

Reconciliation

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Accounting principles

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The First Group Hospitality in Dubai is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Accountant to join our corporate finance team. You will manage daily transactions, reconcile accounts, prepare invoices and supports month-end processes within a fast-paced hospitality environment.

The ideal candidate holds a finance-related degree, 2–4 years of hospitality accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a solid understanding of VAT and local regulations.