General Accountant

Job Overview

BabyEats is looking to hire a meticulous and flexible Accountant/Administrative Manager, skilled at managing precise financial records and administrative responsibilities in a dynamic, fast-paced setting with minimal supervision.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct various accounting functions such as journal entries, accounts receivable/payable, payroll, and intercompany transactions.
• Ensure adherence to legal regulations including statutory filings and tax compliance.
• Carry out weekly/monthly bank statement and payment gateway reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management accounts, and annual budgets.
• Work collaboratively with external auditors and tax officials when necessary.
• Design and enforce effective financial controls and processes to ensure data accuracy.
• Generate and interpret comprehensive financial reports including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flows to assist management’s critical decisions.
• Promptly follow up on outstanding balances with customers, clients, and vendors.
• Manage quarterly VAT submissions via the UAE Federal Tax Authority portal.

• Oversee purchasing operations, including supplier sourcing, request for quotations, and order placement.
• Keep accurate inventory records, monitor stock, and conduct audits regularly.
• Handle all sales transactions across company verticals, ensuring coordination between sales and customer service teams to reconcile and resolve sales discrepancies.
• Organize essential administrative documents such as invoices, receipts, and contracts.
• Utilize accounting software, Google Docs, and Microsoft Office for efficient task execution.
• Communicate effectively in both spoken and written forms to support teamwork and stakeholder engagement.
• Respond to customer inquiries and assist across all company departments.
• Serve as the company Public Relations Officer (PRO) when required.

Reporting

This position reports directly to the Financial Controller.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in taxation, accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of six years’ relevant accounting experience within the UAE.
• Mandatory experience in the Food & Beverage or Catering sectors.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards.
• Experience specific to restaurants and catering businesses is highly advantageous.
• Advanced to intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Competency with accounting platforms along with Google Docs and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent proficiency in English is essential; Arabic language skills are considered a plus.

Additional Information

The job summary provided above is not exhaustive, and further responsibilities will be shared with candidates selected for interviews.