Assistant Head of Finance and Administrative Affairs Section

The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department
United Arab Emirates
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Strategic thinking","Financial analysis","Leadership","Problem-solving","Stakeholder communication"]

Support the head of the Finance and Administrative Affairs section in planning and overseeing accounting and financial operations. Help develop and implement the annual budget, manage revenues and expenditures, and ensure transactions follow approved financial laws, policies, and systems. Coordinate with relevant government entities on budgets, approvals, accounting treatments, and financial reporting. Lead preparation and analysis of periodic financial reports, oversee payroll and payments controls, and support internal/external audits and process improvement, including digital transformation and risk reporting.

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The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department
The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department
1 month ago

Assistant Head of Finance and Administrative Affairs Section

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Job Summary

Support the head of the Finance and Administrative Affairs section in planning and overseeing accounting and financial operations. Help develop and implement the annual budget, manage revenues and expenditures, and ensure transactions follow approved financial laws, policies, and systems. Coordinate with relevant government entities on budgets, approvals, accounting treatments, and financial reporting. Lead preparation and analysis of periodic financial reports, oversee payroll and payments controls, and support internal/external audits and process improvement, including digital transformation and risk reporting.
Location: United Arab Emirates
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support the section head in planning and supervising financial and accounting work and annual budgeting.
  • •Help prepare and analyze periodic and analytical financial reports submitted to senior management.
  • •Oversee accounting operations to ensure correct entries, reconciliations, and preparation of final accounts under approved systems.
  • •Monitor revenues and ensure collection and transfer per approved procedures, coordinating with relevant government entities.
  • •Support internal/external audits and regulatory bodies by providing required data and documents and following up on audit recommendations.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CMA are preferred.
  • •At least 10 years of practical experience in accounting or financial management, including appropriate supervisory experience.
  • •Experience preparing government budgets and financial reports.
  • •Experience working with government entities.
  • •Knowledge of government financial regulations and enterprise resource planning systems (GRP).
Experience:10+ years
Education:Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance (or related field)
Skills:Strategic thinkingFinancial analysisLeadershipProblem-solvingStakeholder communication
Certifications:CPAACCACMA
Tech Stack:GRP

Company Brief

The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department
The Legal Affairs Department of the Government of Dubai provides legal services, legislation drafting, advisory opinions, and dispute resolution support to Dubai government entities, ensuring legal compliance and protecting public and governmental interests.
Industry: Government
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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