We are seeking a dedicated Finance Assistnat Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a wide range of financial duties to ensure the smooth operation of our venues. Duties will include (but not limited to):
Lead and control daily/weekly revenue assurance, including POS reconciliation, cash/card settlement matching, void/discount monitoring, and sales-to-bank controls.
Oversee inventory and COGS governance, managing stock movements, stock counts, wastage controls, and investigation of variances.
Build and maintain cost structures for venues, providing menu/recipe costing support and tracking contribution margins by product/category.
Manage transfer pricing and intercompany recharges, ensuring accurate documentation, policy compliance, and timely reconciliations to support group consolidation.
Support the finance team in monthly and year-end closing, preparing/reviewing journals, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting schedules.
Drive cost optimization initiatives, including supplier price variance tracking, wastage reduction, portion control, and operational leakage reduction.
Prepare performance packs for venue leadership, analyzing sales mix, margins, labor/overheads, and providing actionable insights.
Strengthen working capital across venues through vendor reconciliations, payment scheduling, and purchasing controls.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and audit requirements, maintaining documentation standards and coordinating audits.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
7–10 years of experience in finance/accounting with strong exposure to hospitality/venues (restaurants, lounges, hotels, or premium F&B).
Hands-on experience with POS controls, daily sales reconciliation, and revenue assurance.
Strong understanding of inventory, COGS, menu/recipe costing, and margin drivers in hospitality.
Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or SOCPA is preferred.
Experience with ERP and hospitality/POS systems; advanced Excel skills required.
Strong knowledge of IFRS, internal controls, and audit processes.
MDLBEAST is a global music and new media platform with music culture at its core. A home for creators and music lovers. It is based at the heart of the Middle East to empower regional talent to be discovered and celebrated.
