[Hiring] Accountant / Assistant to Chief Accountant Dubai UAE
Position: Accountant / Assistant to Chief Accountant
Date Posted: 31 January 2026
Industry: Accounting / Finance / Corporate Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: Minimum 3 Years
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree holder in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Salary: AED 5000 to 10000 (estimate)
Location: Al Barsha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company: Confidential
Description:
We are currently hiring a detail-oriented and dependable Accountant / Assistant to Chief Accountant to join our team in Al Barsha, Dubai. This full-time role is ideal for professionals with strong experience in payroll management and day-to-day accounting operations, along with a solid understanding of UAE labor laws and compliance requirements.
The position plays a key role in ensuring accurate payroll processing, maintaining proper documentation, and supporting the Chief Accountant in daily financial activities while upholding strict confidentiality and internal control standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process monthly payroll accurately and within defined timelines
- Maintain payroll records, including employee salary details, deductions, allowances, and adjustments
- Calculate overtime, leave salaries, gratuity, and end-of-service benefits
- Ensure full compliance with UAE labor laws, company policies, and internal accounting controls
- Handle payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies efficiently
- Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconcile payroll accounts
- Generate payroll reports, summaries, and MIS reports as required by management
- Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation and necessary explanations
- Assist the Chief Accountant with daily accounting operations and financial tasks
- Maintain organized electronic and physical accounting records
- Ensure proper filing and document control in accordance with internal policies
- Coordinate document flow between Accounts, HR, Procurement, and external stakeholders such as auditors, banks, and consultants
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in payroll and accounting functions
- Hands-on experience with payroll processing
- Strong working knowledge of UAE labor laws
- Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software
- High level of attention to detail and confidentiality
- Practical experience in document control and accounting documentation management
- Good command of English, both written and spoken
- Knowledge of Russian language is considered an advantage
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