Payroll Specialist

Executing all policies and procedures pertaining to payroll administration and processing. Processing monthly payroll to ensure timely and accurate payment for all the employees. Interfacing with Employees to verify employee pay slips, issues in expenses, and claims while resolving salary and pay discrepancies. Monitoring the current account of employees related to personal deductions Knowledge about WPS, and all aspects of payroll processes, payments and maintaining up-to-date payroll records in ERP software Supervising accurate data records, processing monthly payrolls, reconciliation of payroll figures, ensuring audit compliance, preparing & reporting on monthly MIS, providing staff guidance & procedures related to payroll and ensuring HR services provided are as per agreed service levels Preparing and processing final settlement of separated staff. Maintaining employment records and individually handling HR related queries Preparing, reconciling, and updating the Payroll budget along with the calculation of the cost rate Reconciliation of headcount to ensure new joiners and leavers are accounted on time Maintaining records and reporting related to UAE Pension scheme Preparing all the templates and reports related to Payroll reconciliation for External & Internal Audit along with the ICV requirements

Desired Candidate Profile

A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent. A minimum of 1 - 2 years of practical hands-on experience. CPA, CMA or ACCA is a plus. Well versed with GCC labor laws. Fluent in English, knowledge of Arabic is a plus. Pleasant, approachable, and professional conduct. Ability to work independently. Ability to analyze data with high attention to detail. Actively manage expectations and escalate matters where necessary. Exceptional attitude, self-starter, team player and process oriented. Ability to work under pressure. Advanced knowledge in excel is a must, knowledge of Microsoft D365 is a plus. Exhibit flexibility to adapt to multiple cultures / sectors and display agility and diversity.