Beno

Online marketplace for luxury UAE rentals

Accounting Manager

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCairo, Cairo Governorate, EgyptNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2–3 years in an accounting supervisory or management position, is required.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting is required.
Strong understanding of value-added tax (VAT) and UAE financial compliance requirements is required.
Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) or accounting systems is required.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis is required.
Strong analytical and numerical skills, attention to detail, financial and commercial awareness, organization, and time management are required.
Ability to work independently, manage priorities remotely, solve problems, make decisions, and meet strict reporting deadlines is required.
Strong communication and reporting skills, including communicating with senior management and non-finance stakeholders, are required.
Integrity, confidentiality, ownership, accountability, and professionalism are required.
Ability to work collaboratively across Egypt and the UAE is required.
Adherence to information-security and company policies and strict confidentiality for financial, commercial, employee, supplier, and customer information are mandatory.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and maintain accurate, complete, organized, and audit-ready accounting records.
Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, the general ledger, and cash transactions; ensure transactions are correctly recorded, classified, documented, and compliant with company procedures.
Monitor outstanding receivables and payables, support timely collections and settlements, and perform regular bank, cash, customer, supplier, and ledger reconciliations.
Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, revenue and expense analyses, cash-flow and balance reporting, variance explanations, and recommendations for senior management.
Support annual budgets, forecasts, financial projections, and management decisions with relevant financial insights.
Provide accounting and financial support to UAE operations while working remotely from Egypt; coordinate with UAE management and operations, sales, HR, and other departments.
Ensure transactions across business divisions are accurately recorded and allocated, monitor their financial performance, and communicate material issues to management.
Monitor customer invoices and balances; follow up on overdue receivables, verify revenue against bookings, contracts, invoices, and supporting documents, allocate receipts, and prepare aging reports.
Support the development and implementation of credit-control procedures.
Review supplier invoices and supporting documents, ensure expenses are authorized and allocated, monitor supplier balances and payment schedules, and review employee expense claims for policy compliance.
Identify cost-control opportunities and maintain appropriate approval and documentation processes for financial commitments.
Monitor cash positions, support cash-flow forecasting and liquidity planning, track collections and obligations, and identify and communicate cash-flow risks.
Establish and maintain internal financial controls, segregation of duties, and authorization procedures; identify and escalate discrepancies, irregularities, and control weaknesses.
Coordinate payroll accounting with HR, review payroll reports, reconcile salaries, benefits, deductions, and employee-related payments, and coordinate advances, reimbursements, commissions, overtime, and other financial matters.
Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and relevant authorities; maintain records and documentation in accordance with applicable requirements; support VAT and other tax reporting and reconciliations, audits, and UAE and company compliance.
Maintain and improve accounting procedures and financial controls; support implementation and effective use of Odoo ERP and other financial systems; ensure integration of accounting data with operational and commercial processes.
Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes, develop standardized financial reports and reconciliation procedures, and ensure processes scale as the business expands.
Provide financial information and analysis to senior management, support evaluation of business performance and financial decisions, assist with planning for new initiatives and partnerships, and highlight financial risks, operational inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in UAE accounting or supporting UAE-based businesses is highly preferred.
Odoo experience is highly desirable.
Experience with multiple business units or service-based businesses is an advantage.
Experience working remotely with teams in different countries is preferred.
A professional accounting certification such as ACCA, CMA, CPA, or equivalent is an advantage.

About Beno
Beno is a luxury experiences company dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our clients through exceptional service, attention to detail, and uncompromising quality.
Our business operates across multiple luxury service divisions, including Luxury Yachts, Water Sports, Car Rentals, Desert Experiences, and other premium lifestyle services.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our Egypt office and provide high-quality accounting and financial support to Beno’s UAE operations.

Job Purpose
The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing Beno’s day-to-day accounting activities, financial records, reconciliations, reporting, and financial controls while working remotely from the Egypt office.
The role will work closely with the UAE management team and relevant department heads to ensure that financial information is accurate, timely, properly controlled, and aligned with Beno’s business objectives.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting knowledge with commercial awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced luxury services environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting Operations

Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations of Beno.
Maintain accurate and complete accounting records.
Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and cash transactions.
Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded, classified, and supported by appropriate documentation.
Review accounting entries and ensure compliance with company procedures.
Monitor outstanding receivables and payables and support timely collection and settlement.
Perform regular bank, cash, customer, supplier, and ledger reconciliations.
Maintain organized and audit-ready financial documentation.

2. Financial Reporting

Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
Provide regular reporting on revenue, expenses, profitability, receivables, payables, cash flow, and outstanding balances.
Prepare financial analysis and management reports as requested by senior management.
Identify significant financial variances and provide explanations and recommendations.
Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
Provide management with meaningful financial insights to support business decisions.

3. UAE Operations Support

Provide accounting and financial support to Beno’s UAE-based operations while working remotely from Egypt.
Coordinate closely with the UAE management, operations, sales, HR, and other departments.
Ensure transactions generated across Beno’s different business divisions are accurately recorded and properly allocated.
Monitor financial performance across business divisions and highlight areas requiring management attention.
Ensure timely communication between the Egypt accounting team and UAE management.

4. Accounts Receivable & Revenue Control

Monitor customer invoices and outstanding balances.
Follow up on overdue receivables in coordination with the relevant commercial teams.
Verify revenue transactions against bookings, contracts, invoices, and supporting documentation.
Monitor collections and ensure receipts are properly allocated.
Prepare aging reports and highlight overdue accounts to management.
Support the development and implementation of effective credit-control procedures.

5. Accounts Payable & Expense Control

Review supplier invoices and supporting documents before processing.
Ensure expenses are properly authorized and allocated.
Monitor supplier balances and payment schedules.
Review employee expense claims and ensure compliance with company policies.
Identify opportunities to improve cost control and reduce unnecessary expenditure.
Maintain proper approval and documentation processes for financial commitments.

6. Cash Flow & Financial Control

Monitor daily and monthly cash positions.
Support cash-flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
Track expected collections and upcoming financial obligations.
Identify potential cash-flow risks and communicate them to management.
Establish and maintain effective internal financial controls.
Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and authorization procedures.
Identify accounting discrepancies, irregularities, or control weaknesses and escalate them appropriately.

7. Payroll & HR Coordination

Coordinate with HR regarding payroll-related accounting requirements.
Review payroll reports and ensure accurate accounting treatment.
Support the reconciliation of salaries, benefits, deductions, and other employee-related payments.
Maintain confidentiality of employee financial information.
Coordinate with HR on employee advances, reimbursements, commissions, overt time, and other financial matters.

8. Tax & Compliance

Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and relevant authorities where required.
Ensure accounting records and supporting documentation are maintained in accordance with applicable requirements.
Support VAT and other applicable tax-related reporting and reconciliations.
Assist with audit preparation and provide requested schedules and supporting documentation.
Ensure financial reporting and accounting practices comply with applicable UAE and company requirements.

9. Systems & Process Improvement

Maintain and improve accounting procedures and financial controls.
Support the implementation and effective use of Odoo ERP and other financial systems used by Beno.
Ensure accounting data is properly integrated with relevant operational and commercial processes.
Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes.
Develop standardized financial reports and reconciliation procedures.
Ensure financial processes remain scalable as Beno continues to expand.

10. Management Support

Provide financial information and analysis to senior management when required.
Support management in evaluating business performance and financial decisions.
Assist with financial planning for new business initiatives and partnerships.
Highlight financial risks, operational inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding Beno’s financial and commercial information.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Accounting Manager will be measured against, but not limited to:

Accuracy and timeliness of monthly financial reporting.
Timely completion of bank, customer, supplier, and ledger reconciliations.
Reduction and effective management of overdue receivables.
Accuracy of accounts payable and payment schedules.
Cash-flow reporting accuracy and timeliness.
Compliance with internal financial controls and approval procedures.
Accuracy of revenue and expense allocation across business divisions.
Timely completion of VAT, audit, and other financial requirements.
Reduction of accounting discrepancies and unreconciled balances.
Effective utilization of Odoo and accounting systems.
Responsiveness and quality of financial support provided to UAE management.
Continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in an accounting supervisory or management position.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Experience in UAE accounting or supporting UAE-based businesses is highly preferred.
Strong understanding of VAT and UAE financial compliance requirements.
Experience with ERP/accounting systems; Odoo experience is highly desirable.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience working with multiple business units or service-based businesses is an advantage.
Experience working remotely with teams in different countries is preferred.
Professional accounting certification such as ACCA, CMA, CPA, or equivalent is an advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and numerical skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong financial and commercial awareness.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and manage priorities remotely.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Excellent communication and reporting skills.
High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Strong ownership and accountability.
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict reporting deadlines.
Strong proficiency in Excel and financial analysis.
Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and non-finance stakeholders.

Beno Values & Service Mindset

Although this is a finance role, the Accounting Manager is an important part of Beno’s overall service culture.
The successful candidate is expected to:

Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
Treat financial accuracy and confidentiality as critical responsibilities.
Demonstrate ownership rather than simply processing transactions.
Understand the commercial impact behind financial numbers.
Provide responsive and reliable support to internal stakeholders.
Work collaboratively with teams across Egypt and the UAE.
Continuously seek ways to improve efficiency, control, and service quality.
Represent Beno with professionalism in every interaction.

Confidentiality
Due to the nature of the position, the Accounting Manager will have access to confidential financial, commercial, employee, supplier, and customer information. Strict confidentiality and adherence to Beno's information-security and company policies are mandatory.

About the Company

Beno

Online marketplace for luxury UAE rentals

Beno operates an online marketplace in the UAE that connects clients with vendors offering luxury car and yacht rentals. Clients browse or request rentals, and the vendors handle booking and delivery, with age and ID requirements and 24/7 multilingual support. It differentiates itself through a curated network, personalized service, bespoke journeys and event planning, plus round-the-clock assistance. Its goal is to deliver seamless, high-end rental experiences by linking clients with vetted vendors and tailored services.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2018

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