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