Chief Accountant - Emirati

We're Hiring: Emiratization Chief Accountant - Emirati Dubai, UAE | Government sector | Emirati Talent Tide is recruiting on behalf of the Dubai Government for a Chief Accountant to join its shared services team. You'll make sure salaries and employee entitlements are paid accurately and on time across several government entities. What you'll do: Review and verify payroll and entitlement payments against service level agreements (SLAs), and audit all payment types Make final checks on monthly pension calculations and other statutory contributions Oversee end-of-service gratuity calculations and final settlements for leaving employees Process allowances paid with monthly payroll, including travel allowances Check onboarding of new employees on the approved systems, plus employee self-service accounts and ongoing data updates Check payroll cost centres across all records and systems Keep payroll and entitlement records complete and up to date Handle queries from client entities and suggest solutions in line with SLAs Train client-entity staff on systems and procedures, and share technical knowledge with the accounting team Help prepare operational plans and KPIs, and send regular performance reports to the Section Head Suggest improvements that make payroll processes simpler and more efficient

Desired Candidate Profile

Emirati Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 6+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years Strong hands-on experience with payroll, end-of-service settlements, and pension/statutory contributions Solid knowledge of payroll systems and audit controls Good communication skills for dealing with many stakeholders, including government entities and banks Preferred: CPA or another relevant professional certification Experience in UAE government or shared services Familiarity with Dubai Government HR Law Employment Type Full-time

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