Payroll Accountant

WE ARE HIRING – PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT

Position: Payroll Accountant
Location: United Arab Emirates
Experience: 3–4 Years UAE Experience
Joining: Immediate Joiner Preferred
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the company’s monthly payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments, maintaining payroll records, and supporting accounting and HR-related activities.

The ideal candidate should have 3–4 years of relevant UAE experience, with a strong understanding of UAE payroll procedures, WPS, employee benefits, leave salary, overtime,gratuity, and final settlements.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

• Prepare and process monthly payroll accurately and within the required timeline.
• Prepare salary calculations, payroll sheets, and supporting documents.
• Ensure accurate calculation of basic salary, allowances, deductions, overtime, leave salary, and other employee benefits.
• Process salary payments through the Wages Protection System (WPS).
• Verify payroll data and resolve any discrepancies before salary processing.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records.

Employee Payments & Benefits

• Calculate annual leave salary and other employee entitlements.
• Prepare employee final settlement calculations, including gratuity, leave salary, salary dues, and other applicable payments.
• Process overtime and other approved employee payments.
• Coordinate with HR regarding new joiners, resignations, terminations, salary changes, and employee benefits.
• Ensure payroll deductions are properly recorded and supported by relevant approvals.

Accounting Responsibilities

• Prepare payroll-related accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Reconcile payroll accounts with bank statements and accounting records.
• Maintain proper documentation for payroll transactions.
• Assist with monthly closing and payroll-related financial reports.
• Coordinate with the Accounts and HR Departments to ensure accurate payroll and accounting records.

Requirements

• 3–4 years of relevant UAE experience in payroll and accounting.
• Strong knowledge of UAE payroll and WPS procedures.
• Good understanding of UAE Labour Law and employee end-of-service benefits.
• Experience in calculating gratuity, leave salary, overtime, final settlements, and deductions.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and payroll reconciliation.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, including formulas and payroll spreadsheets.
• Experience with accounting/payroll software is preferred.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee salary and personal information.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict payroll deadlines.

Preferred Candidate

• Candidates currently available in the UAE.
• Immediate joiners will be given preference.
• Candidates with previous UAE construction, engineering, contracting, or similar industry experience will be an advantage.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a reliable and organized professional who can take responsibility for the complete payroll cycle and work closely with HR and Accounts to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to send their updated CV to:

Email: [email protected]
Subject: Application – Payroll Accountant

Please mention your current location, visa status, notice period, current salary, and expected salary in your application.

Immediate joiners are highly preferred.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED5,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person