Senior Finance & Administrative Affairs Lead

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative; Dubai; On-site; AED 446,400 - 725,400; Full time

Job summary

Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department seeks qualified professionals for the Finance and Administrative Affairs Section. The role supports budget preparation, accounting, and regulatory compliance, coordinating with government entities to ensure accurate financial reporting and governance.

A senior assistant head level is expected to oversee payroll, controls, and audits. Responsibilities include planning financial operations, monitoring expenditures, producing analytical reports, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional certifications preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of professional accounting/financial management experience with supervisory exposure.
• Experience in government budget preparation and financial reporting.
• Experience coordinating with government entities and external audit bodies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and overseeing financial and accounting functions.
• Support budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis with recommendations.
• Oversee preparation of financial reports for senior management.
• Monitor payroll, entitlements, and compliance with payment procedures.
• Ensure financial controls and governance compliance with regulations.
• Support internal/external audits and respond to audit recommendations.
• Contribute to development of financial policies and digital transformation initiatives.
• Monitor performance indicators and risk management; report progress and improvement plans.
• Develop staff capabilities and provide technical guidance to the section.
• Prepare periodic senior management reports on performance and challenges.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Leadership

Budget preparation

Financial reporting

Governance & compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Communication & presentation

Team empowerment

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA/CMA preferred

Tools

Tawqeet

Tawtheeq

GRP systems

Job description

Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department seeks qualified professionals for the Finance and Administrative Affairs Section. The role supports budget preparation, accounting, and regulatory compliance, coordinating with government entities to ensure accurate financial reporting and governance.

A senior assistant head level is expected to oversee payroll, controls, and audits. Responsibilities include planning financial operations, monitoring expenditures, producing analytical reports, and