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With a team of industry veterans and a proven track record, the company delivers tailored solutions that enhance efficiency, optimise revenue, and maximise asset value for investors and hotel owners. As a trusted third-party hotel management provider, The First Group Hospitality partners with leading global brands to drive operational excellence and long-term profitability, thanks to expertise spanning property performance optimisation, cost management, and guest experience enhancement. Beyond management, The First Group Hospitality develops and operates a dynamic portfolio of upscale hotels, residences, and award-winning restaurants, creating high-value hospitality assets that stand out in the market.\nFor more information, visit tfghospitality.com\nJob Description\nUnder the overall direction of the Hospitality Finance Leader and within the framework of TFG policies, procedures, internal controls and applicable UAE laws and regulations, the Financial Controller - TFG Restaurant Management LLC is responsible for the overall financial control, accounting operations, financial reporting and statutory compliance of TFG Restaurants. The position ensures that the company’s books of account are accurate, complete, timely and maintained in accordance with applicable accounting standards, TFG policies and UAE regulatory and tax requirements.\nThe Financial Controller oversees the finance operations supporting F&B outlets across all Business Units, working closely with the Finance Leaders of the respective hotels and Business Units to ensure the proper recording, reconciliation, allocation and reporting of all F&B-related financial transactions.\nThe position provides financial leadership and business support to TFG Restaurants management, with particular focus on revenue, cash, receivables, payables, inventory, cost of sales, expenses, intercompany transactions, management reporting, internal controls and UAE tax compliance.\nDuties and Responsibilities\n1. Financial Accounting and Books of Account\nTake overall responsibility for the complete and accurate books of account of TFG Restaurant Management LLC.\nEnsure all financial transactions relating to the company’s F&B operations are properly recorded in the accounting system.\nEstablish and maintain an appropriate chart of accounts and financial reporting structure for the restaurant business.\nLead the timely month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing of the books.\nReview and approve monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, receivables, payables, inventory, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, intercompany and other balance-sheet accounts.\nEnsure outstanding reconciling items are investigated and cleared on a timely basis.\nMaintain appropriate supporting documentation for accounting entries and financial records.\nEnsure proper accounting treatment of revenue, discounts, promotions, complimentary transactions, commissions, service charges and other F&B transactions.\n2. F&B Outlet Financial Control\nProvide financial oversight across all Business Units and establish consistent finance-control procedures for all F&B outlets.\nReview daily and monthly revenue information received from Business Units and ensure completeness and accuracy.\nReconcile POS sales, hotel PMS interfaces where applicable, credit-card settlements, online delivery platforms, cash collections, bank deposits and the general ledger.\nInvestigate revenue variances, unusual transactions, refunds, voids, discounts and complimentary transactions.\nEnsure appropriate approval and documentation of financial adjustments.\nMonitor outlet-level financial performance and identify unusual trends or variances.\nEnsure financial responsibilities between TFG Restaurants and each hotel/Business Unit are clearly defined and properly accounted for.\n3. Coordination with Hotel Finance Leaders\nMaintain a strong matrix working relationship with the Finance Leaders/Financial Controllers of all Business Units.\nEstablish clear finance processes and responsibilities between TFG Restaurants and the respective hotel/Business Unit Finance teams.\nCoordinate the timely submission of financial information and standardize reporting requirements across all Business Units.\nReview and reconcile transactions recorded by Business Units relating to TFG Restaurants.\nCoordinate intercompany and inter-unit balances and resolve differences between TFG Restaurants and Business Unit records.\nProvide finance guidance to Hotel Finance Leaders on F&B accounting matters where required.\nConduct periodic reviews of agreed finance processes and follow up on outstanding issues.\n4. Revenue, Cash and Treasury Control\nEnsure effective controls over all F&B revenue streams, cash collections and electronic payment channels.\nReview daily sales and cash reports and ensure timely banking of cash collections.\nReconcile credit-card, payment-gateway and delivery-platform settlements.\nInvestigate cash shortages, overages and settlement differences.\nMaintain appropriate segregation of duties and authorization controls over revenue and cash handling.\nPrepare and maintain rolling cash-flow forecasts for TFG Restaurants.\nManage day-to-day banking requirements in coordination with Group Finance and approved banking arrangements.\n5. Accounts Receivable and Credit Control\nOversee invoicing, customer accounts, deposits, advances and collection of receivables.\nMonitor ageing, follow up overdue balances and recommend appropriate collection actions.\nReview provisions and doubtful debts where applicable.\nEnsure customer accounts and related balances are reconciled regularly.\n6. Accounts Payable and Procurement Control\nOversee the accounts payable process and ensure invoices are properly supported, approved and recorded.\nEnsure invoices are matched to purchase orders, goods-received documentation or other approved supporting documents.\nMonitor supplier balances, advances, deposits and statement reconciliations.\nEnsure payments are processed only in accordance with approved authority levels and TFG policies.\nWork with Procurement and Operations to strengthen purchasing controls and improve working capital.\n7. Inventory and Cost Control\nEstablish and maintain effective controls over F&B inventory across the Business Units.\nCoordinate physical stock counts and review inventory results and significant variances.\nMonitor food and beverage cost of sales, wastage, spoilage, write-offs and inventory adjustments.\nReview theoretical versus actual consumption where systems permit.\nMonitor purchasing prices, inventory transfers and unusual cost movements.\nSupport management in identifying opportunities to improve food and beverage margins.\n8. Month-End, Management Reporting and Analysis\nLead the monthly financial closing process and prepare accurate and timely management accounts.\nPrepare monthly Profit & Loss statements, balance-sheet schedules and supporting reconciliations.\nAnalyse actual performance against budget, forecast, prior year and business expectations.\nProvide meaningful variance explanations and identify key financial risks and opportunities.\nDevelop and maintain relevant F&B financial KPIs and standardized reporting for all Business Units.\nProvide management with actionable financial information to support operational and strategic decisions.\n9. Budgeting and Forecasting\nPrepare the annual budgeting process for TFG Restaurants.\nWork with Operations, Commercial and Business Unit Finance teams to develop realistic budgets.\nConsolidate outlet/business-unit budgets and prepare financial forecasts and outlooks.\nMonitor budget performance and update forecasts based on actual results and changing business conditions.\nProvide financial analysis supporting business plans, new initiatives and strategic decisions.\n10. UAE Tax and Statutory Compliance\nEnsure accounting records and supporting documentation are maintained to support UAE tax compliance requirements.\nCoordinate the preparation and filing of VAT returns and related payments with Group Finance and/or appointed tax advisers.\nEnsure appropriate VAT treatment is applied to F&B sales, purchases, expenses, credit notes and other relevant transactions.\nCoordinate Corporate Tax compliance, including preparation of supporting schedules and information required for tax return filing.\nMaintain documentation supporting taxable income, tax adjustments and other tax positions.\nMonitor relevant changes to UAE tax legislation and coordinate implementation of required accounting or process changes.\nSupport FTA enquiries, inspections and tax audits as required.\n11. Financial Controls, Audit and Governance\nDevelop, implement and maintain effective financial controls for TFG Restaurants.\nEnsure compliance with TFG policies, procedures and Delegation of Authority.\nConduct periodic finance-control reviews across Business Units and follow up on corrective actions.\nCoordinate internal and external audits and ensure audit requirements are completed accurately and on time.\nPrepare audit schedules and supporting documentation and follow up on audit findings.\nMaintain appropriate segregation of duties, authorization controls and financial governance.\n12. Business Support and Financial Leadership\nProvide financial guidance to TFG Restaurants management and operating leaders.\nAnalyse outlet and Business Unit profitability, margins and cost structures.\nProvide financial input on new outlets, closures, expansions, contracts and commercial arrangements.\nPrepare business cases, financial models, break-even analysis and ROI analysis when required.\nIdentify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement and profitability enhancement.\nLead, coach and develop the TFG Restaurants Finance team and promote a culture of accountability, integrity and continuous improvement.\nPerform other duties reasonably assigned by the Hospitality Finance Leader - Hospitality and/or TFG management.\nDesired Skill & Expertise\nQualifications and Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.\nProfessional accounting qualification such as CMA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent is preferred.\nRelevant UAE accounting and taxation knowledge.\nAdvanced user of Microsoft Excel.\nStrong experience with ERP/accounting systems, including SunSystems, and financial reporting tools.\nExperience with POS, inventory, procurement and hospitality systems is preferred.\nTechnical Capability\nStrong knowledge of financial accounting, reporting and internal controls.\nStrong understanding of F&B revenue, cash, inventory and cost controls.\nWorking knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance requirements.\nStrong analytical, budgeting, forecasting and financial-modelling skills.\nThinking and Planning\nUses financial information to support operational and strategic decision-making.\nIdentifies financial risks, opportunities and process improvements.\nUnderstands the commercial drivers of multi-unit restaurant operations.\nPlans resources and priorities effectively and works to agreed deadlines.\nCommunication and Collaboration\nBuilds an effective working relationship with the Finance Leaders of all Business 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