Job Description
Senior Accountant
Entity - Furless Group (Furless Permanent | Furless Beauty Institute | The Trading Corner)
Reports to: Group Financial Controller
Department: Finance
Location: Hybrid – UAE (supporting KSA & other markets)
Role Purpose
The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing end-to-end accounting operations across multiple entities within Furless Group, while also driving financial reporting, analysis, and performance insights.
This role goes beyond traditional accounting and requires a strong commercial mindset, supporting leadership with accurate financial data, forecasting, and strategic insights to enable informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Manage full-cycle accounting across all entities (UAE, KSA, and future markets)
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions in Xero and Zoho Books
- Maintain general ledger, journals, accruals, and reconciliations
- Oversee accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes
- Monitor cash flow and ensure proper allocation of funds
- Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Consolidate financials across multiple entities
- Produce P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
- Provide variance analysis vs. budget and prior periods
- Ensure reports are accurate, timely, and aligned with management expectations
- FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes across all branches
- Develop financial models and forecasts (monthly / quarterly / annual)
- Track performance against targets (sales, costs, margins, KPIs)
- Analyze marketing spend, operational costs, and profitability by branch
- Provide actionable insights to improve financial performance
- Compliance & Regulatory
- Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations and KSA ZATCA requirements
- Prepare and submit VAT filings and tax documentation
- Support audits (internal and external) and liaise with auditors
- Maintain proper documentation and audit trails
- Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and controls
- Cash Flow & Treasury Management
- Monitor daily cash positions across all entities
- Prepare cash flow forecasts (weekly & monthly)
- Optimize payment schedules and manage supplier terms
- Support cost control and cash preservation initiatives
- Internal Controls & Process Improvement
- Develop and enforce financial controls and SOPs
- Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements
- Ensure proper approval workflows for expenses and payments
- Support system optimization (Xero, reporting tools, dashboards)
- Business Partnering
- Work closely with Operations, Marketing, HR, and Leadership teams
- Support branch managers with financial insights and performance tracking
- Provide guidance on budgeting, cost control, and profitability
- Act as a key finance partner in business decision-making
- Systems & Reporting Tools
- Maintain and optimize Xero and related financial systems
- Support development of dashboards and reporting tools (Excel, BI tools, AI tools)
- Ensure data integrity across systems
Key Deliverables / KPIs
- Timely and accurate monthly financial reports
- Forecast accuracy vs. actual performance
- Improved cost control and margin optimization
- Strong compliance with VAT and tax requirements
- Cash flow visibility and stability
- Implementation of financial controls and SOPs
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Professional certification preferred (CPA / ACCA / CMA)
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting
- Experience in multi-entity / multi-country environments
- Experience in UAE (mandatory) and KSA (preferred) regulations
- Strong experience with Xero or similar accounting systems
Skills & Competencies
- Strong financial and analytical skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, reporting)
- Commercial mindset with ability to translate data into insights
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, scaling environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Behavioral Attributes
- Proactive and solutions-oriented
- High level of ownership and accountability
- Structured and process-driven
- Ability to challenge and improve existing processes
- Team player with leadership potential
Why Join Furless Group
- Be part of a fast-growing, multi-entity business across UAE & KSA
- Exposure to strategic finance and expansion projects
- Opportunity to build and shape finance processes from the ground up
- Work closely with senior leadership on high-impact initiatives
Application Process
Interested candidates can submit an updated CV and cover letter highlighting relevant experience to:
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Job Details
Role Level: Not Applicable Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Company Website: https://www.furlesspermanent.com Job Function: Accounting Company Industry/
Sector: Other
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