Senior Accountant (Multi-Unit F&B)

Joud Coffee; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to strengthen its controllership function. The successful candidate will execute month-end close activities, ensure balance sheet integrity and support external audits. Candidates with strong automation skills in Power BI and Power Automate will stand out. The role requires 5–10+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the retail food & beverage sector, along with strong month-end close execution skills.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of accounting experience, preferably in multi-site retail/F&B.
• Strong capability in month-end close execution and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Experience in coordinating with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close activities according to a strict close calendar.
• Own key balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Support external auditors with timely PBC schedules and documentation.
• Build/maintain Power BI dashboards for finance operations.

Skills

Accounting experience

Strong month-end close execution

Audit-facing experience

Advanced Excel skills

Ability to work cross-functionally

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Power BI

Power Query

Power Automate

Job description

Role Summary

We are looking for a hands‑on Senior Accountant to strengthen our controllership function. This role is execution‑heavy: you will run critical close activities, maintain balance sheet integrity, support external audits, and help improve reporting accuracy. Candidates with a strong automation mindset (Power BI / Power Query / Power Automate / Power Apps / RPA) will stand out.

Key Responsibilities

Month‑End Close & Reporting

• Execute month‑end close activities according to a strict close calendar (target: WD+7, progressing to WD+5)
• Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, provisions, reallocations, and correction entries
• Ensure accurate coding by outlet/cost center/project to support management reporting

Balance Sheet Integrity (Audit‑Ready)

• Own key balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules (with evidence), including but not limited to:
  • Bank and loan reconciliations (supporting debt schedules/interest)
  • AP/GRNI and supplier statement reconciliations (in coordination with AP)
  • Inventory‑related cut‑offs and adjustments (with cost control/operations)
  • Advances, deposits, accruals, and intercompany/transfers (CPU/roastery/outlets)
  • Fixed assets and capitalization support; depreciation schedules
• Maintain a reconciliation pack that is complete, timely, and review‑ready

External Audit & Compliance

• Support external auditors with timely PBC schedules and documentation
• Resolve audit queries quickly and systematically; track issues to closure
• Support VAT documentation and compliance requirements (as applicable)

Multi‑Unit / CPU / Roastery Accounting Support

• Support accurate inventory valuation, stock movements, transfers, and cut‑offs
• Work with cost control/operations to strengthen COGS accuracy (standard costing inputs, waste/yield considerations)

Automation & Analytics (Strong Advantage)

• Build/maintain Power BI dashboards for finance operations and exception reporting (close trackers, reconciliations, AP/GRNI cleanliness, outlet KPIs)
• Use Power Query to streamline data preparation and reconciliation workflows
• Automate repetitive finance processes using Power Automate / Power Apps (and/or RPA tools)

Controls & Cross‑Functional Discipline

• Enforce documentation and cut‑offs (PO/GRN discipline, approvals, supporting evidence)
• Coordinate with procurement, operations, and outlet teams to resolve gaps and prevent repeat issues

What You’ll Be Measured On (First 90 Days)

• Close tasks delivered on time; reconciliation pack current and complete
• Audit queries responded to within agreed timelines with proper evidenceReduction in unreconciled balances (bank/loan, AP/GRNI, intercompany, inventory)
• Improved quality and timeliness of outlet/cost center reporting
• At least 1–2 automation improvements delivered (Power BI/Power Automate/Power Query)

Requirements (Must‑Have)

• 5–10+ years of accounting experience (multi‑site retail/F&B strongly preferred)
• Strong month‑end close execution and balance sheet reconciliation capability
• Audit‑facing experience (industry + external audit coordination or audit background)
• Advanced Excel skills and high attention to detail with speed and follow‑through
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and enforce deadlines

Nice‑to‑Have (Strong Advantage)

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience
• Power BI / Power Query / DAX, Power Automate, Power Apps
• RPA/automation experience in finance operations
• Experience with inventory‑heavy environments (CPU/commissary/production/roastery)