Chief Payroll Accountant Full Time

Are you searching for a senior-level Chief Payroll Accountant job in Dubai? Dubai Government Careers UAE offers prestigious opportunities within the public sector finance department. This leadership role involves enterprise payroll management using SAP HCM or Oracle ERP systems, payroll compliance under UAE labor law, VAT and corporate tax documentation, budgeting and forecasting, treasury coordination, financial reporting, audit supervision, and risk management oversight, making it one of the highest-value accounting positions in Dubai’s government sector.

Job Description

• Review and audit the implementation of monthly payroll calculation procedures for Corporation employees.
• Audit the calculation of end-of-service benefits in accordance with the Dubai Government Human Resources Law and its amendments.
• Review financial statements related to monthly salaries, leave balances, and end-of-service benefits.
• Prepare deduction statements for external entities (courts and government departments) and coordinate with the concerned authorities to transfer the amounts to their respective accounts.
• Audit pension deductions for UAE Nationals and GCC citizens and prepare the final related statements.
• Review and audit the payroll database and ensure its alignment with the Human Resources Planning System database.
• Coordinate to obtain the necessary approvals for monthly salaries and entitlements.

Qualifications

• Master’s / Bachelor’s / Diploma in Accounting or equivalent.
• A Master’s degree does not require prior experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree requires two years of experience in payroll, benefits, and end-of-service calculations or equivalent.
• A Diploma requires eight years of experience in payroll, benefits, and end-of-service calculations or equivalent.

Dubai’s public sector continues to modernize its financial governance systems, increasing demand for experienced payroll and finance leaders. Working with Dubai Government provides exposure to enterprise-level ERP payroll platforms, structured compliance frameworks, and high-level financial strategy operations.