Financial Accountant

La Bottega Collective is a global platform dedicated to creating exclusive products and services for the luxury hospitality sector.

Launched in 2025 under the leadership of Tommaso Pacini, CEO of La Bottega, in partnership with Three Hills and the Ou(r) Group of the Ruffini family, it brings together a selection of leading companies in the industry.

These include La Bottega, a leader in luxury hotel beauty essentials; Vanity Group, with a global presence and expertise spanning R&D, production, design, and communication; Palatino Hospitality, specialising in bespoke luxury accessories and tailored project development; Beltrami, a global icon in custom luxury textiles for hotels, spas, superyachts, and private residences, known for its exclusive Autentica Fibra di Legno®; and White Privé, which develops textile collections for hospitality and licensed lines for luxury fashion brands.

We are looking for an Accountant to join our Dubai office.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accountant will support the financial operations of La Bottega IMEA and its related entities. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing international organization within the luxury hospitality industry.

Main Responsibilities

FINANCIAL REPORTING AND MONTH-END

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial statements, reporting packs, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and other accounting adjustments in SAP.
• Perform balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring that all required schedules are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist with cash flow reporting and financial performance analysis.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND CREDIT CONTROL

• Prepare and issue customer invoices and credit notes accurately and on time.
• Post and allocate customer payments and maintain accurate customer records in SAP.
• Prepare and send customer statements of account.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and aged debtor reports and follow up on overdue balances.
• Investigate and resolve customer account discrepancies in coordination with Sales and other relevant teams.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

• Review, verify, and process supplier invoices and expense claims, ensuring that complete supporting documents and approvals are obtained.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and reconcile vendor accounts.
• Investigate and resolve supplier invoice and account discrepancies.
• Prepare supplier payment runs and initiate approved payments through online banking.
• Ensure supplier payments are processed accurately and within the agreed terms.

BANKING AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS

• Record daily bank transactions and perform bank reconciliations to ensure accurate cash balances.
• Investigate and clear outstanding or unidentified bank transactions.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and properly organized financial records in SAP.
• Support improvements to finance processes, internal controls, and system efficiency.

BUDGETING FORECASTING AND ANALYSIS

• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Support the preparation of cash flow forecasts and scenario analysis.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and assist with variance analysis and management reporting.

COMPLIANCE AND AUDIT

• Assist with VAT reconciliations, return preparation, and the maintenance of supporting documentation.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documents and assist in responding to external auditor queries.
• Support compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and applicable UAE financial, tax, and statutory requirements.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Maintain a professional and collaborative relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting matters, achieve agreed outcomes, and meet reporting deadlines.
• Communicate delays, issues, and potential risks to the Regional Finance Manager in a timely and solution-focused manner.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, banks, auditors, consultants, and other relevant parties as required.

AD HOC SUPPORT

• Provide ad hoc financial analysis, reports, and project support as required.
• Support the wider Finance team during month-end, audits, system implementation, and other business-critical periods.
• Perform other reasonable finance and administrative duties as assigned.

Key Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in accounting and finance
• Strong ERP system experience preferably SAP
• Strong financial reporting experience and ideally IFRS knowledge
• Experience in a regional office of global business is desirable
• Previous experience in SME and FMCG industry

Key Knowledge & Competencies

• Advanced Excel skills
• Being able to deal with different levels of stakeholders from junior to directors
• Solid understanding of accounting principles
• Analytical mindset
• Strong communication with external and internal stakeholders

Personal Qualities

• Proven high level of attention to detail
• Hands-on person with can-do attitude
• Able to work autonomously with less supervision
• Ability to communicate any issues, discrepancies or red flags that may arise.
• Be well organised and structured on daily duties
• Able to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Matured personality with passionate to get things done
• Be able to handle face paced working environment.

Compensation & Benefits

In line with our commitment to transparency and equal opportunity, the monthly gross salary range for this position is AED 8,000 - AED 11,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated skills.

In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package in accordance with company policies and local regulations.