Chief Accountant - Emirati

We're Hiring : Emiratization Chief Accountant Entitlements & Salaries - Emirati Dubai, UAE | Government sector | Emirati Talent Tide is recruiting on behalf of the Dubai Government for a Chief Accountant Entitlements & Salaries 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 • 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