166 Payroll jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Job Purpose:

Manage and oversee all work in preauditing payroll transactions and payroll file maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Run monthly payroll for all employees by liaising with HR to obtain time keeping records, computing payroll deductions, verifying allowances, and payroll computed by the system according to government rules and regulations.
2. Conduct reconciliation between payroll and General Ledger transactions.
3. Modify and correct differences in the system which occur during verifying and reviewing process of payroll transactions according to government rules and regulations.
4. Ensure all inaccurate transactions are identified and recommend adjustment procedures.
5. Prepare reports for different departments and review their payments and transfers.
6. Analyze transactions which are inaccurate and against the law that occurred during verifying and reviewing of transactions and payments, and submit report to supervisor for discussion and approval.
7. Provide periodic reconciliation of general ledger accounts for all payroll heads and entries.
8. Identify process improvement initiatives in payroll systems.
9. Review semimonthly payroll reconciliations since previous audit.
10. Perform other related duties and responsibilities associated with position.

Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounts/Business/Finance from recognized university.
2. Minimum 5 years experience in accounting function.
3. Numerical and analytical skills, GRP financial system, Financial and Accounting principles.
4. Computer literate performer with extensive software proficiency covering wide variety of applications.
5. Highly analytical thinker with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes.
6. Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
7. Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.
8. Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent tasks.
9. Innovative problem solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints.

Work Environment: Full-time, On-site

Payroll Specialist Position

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience in payroll management and a strong understanding of regional labor laws.

• Key Responsibilities:

• Process end-to-end payroll operations, including managing inputs, statutory compliance, banking coordination, reconciliations, and timely salary disbursement.
• Validate payroll data in coordination with HR and Finance teams to ensure accuracy and alignment with local regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and audit trails for compliance and reporting purposes.
• Evaluate and implement payroll process improvements across GCC countries.
• Manage relationship with banks and IT/Finance teams to ensure seamless interface with banking portals and error-free file transfers.

• Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5-7 years of payroll experience, with at least 3 years handling KSA and Egypt payrolls.
• Proven track record of managing multi-country payroll operations across GCC countries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Benefits:

• A competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Family residency sponsorship and flight allowances.
• Up to 30% discount in premium retail stores.

• About Us:

We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic work environment that promotes growth, innovation, and well-being. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional results while ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction.

We invite talented professionals to join our organization and contribute to our mission of inspiring victories that make the world better.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in the United Arab Emirates. The ideal candidate will have at least 4-5 years of professional payroll experience.

1. Salary Calculation: Calculate and verify employee salaries, benefits, and deductions according to company policies, employment contracts, and UAE law.
2. Schedule Preparation: Prepare schedules for employee loans, advances, and other deductions by month-end.
3. Payroll Reporting: Report on payroll expenses and monthly provisions for employee annual benefits, EOSB, etc.
4. Employee Support: Respond promptly to employee inquiries and concerns regarding payroll.
5. System Integration: Support the implementation and integration of a new payroll system.

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
2. At least 4-5 years of relevant experience in the UAE.
3. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
4. Excellent reporting and analytical skills.

As a skilled payroll professional, you will be responsible for managing our company's payroll data. This includes tracking employee work hours, preparing compensation checks, calculating bonuses and allowances, and responding to employee questions about wages and deductions.

To succeed in this role, you should have a strong understanding of accounting and payroll procedures, as well as advanced mathematical skills. You will need to process payment checks on time and resolve any payroll issues that may arise.

The key responsibilities of this position include:

• Collecting daily, weekly, and monthly employee timesheets
• Calculating employee work hours and benefits
• Preparing compensation checks using payroll software
• Scheduling electronic payments and distributing paychecks
• Ensuring taxes comply with relevant laws and regulations
• Entering new employee data into the company database

Requirements for this position include:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, human resources, or a related field
• Previous experience working in payroll
• Advanced mathematical skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in payroll software, including QuickBooks, Sage, EPAY, and Gusto
• Familiarity with accounting software and procedures
• Ability to handle confidential information

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely payment to employees. Key responsibilities include maintaining payroll information, updating records, paying employees, preparing reports, and determining payroll liabilities.

1. Maintains payroll information by designing systems; directing the collection, calculation, and entering of data.
2. Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, job titles, and department/division transfers.
3. Pays employees by directing the production and issuance of electronic transfers to bank accounts.
4. Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
5. Determines payroll liabilities by approving the calculation of employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and employer's social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments.
6. Balances the payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies.
7. Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests.
8. Maintains payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
9. Complies with local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
10. Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
11. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
12. Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
13. Maintains payroll staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
14. Maintains payroll staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning.

1. Minimum 5 years experience working within a large and complex payroll environment with volume transactions.
2. Experience working with a multinational organization with high employee diversity.
3. Highly collaborative, proactive business partner.
4. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
5. Ability to manage complex, multi-faceted transactions with multiple, inter-related work streams.
6. Excellent communication skills verbally and written in English; other languages desirable.
7. Ability to competently facilitate key and relevant information to managers, supervisors, and employees as and when required.

Payroll Managers are strategic partners who provide guidance and oversight of all aspects of the payroll process, including compliance, reporting, and customer service. In this role, you will ensure accuracy, timeliness, and effectiveness in all facets of payroll administration while demonstrating a strong commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement.

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
We're looking for an exceptional payroll administrator with experience of working with outsourced payroll bureaus (US, UK, EU and/or additional jurisdictions) to manage the company's end to end global payroll and contractor payments. You'll have domain expertise in processing payroll in different countries. You are reliable, diligent and pay attention to details and always work towards improving current processes.
Location: This role may choose to be office based out of London or home based, and will report to our Global Financial Controller.
This role entails

• Ensure all payrolls are always delivered on time and with 100% accuracy
• Process the payroll/contractor data in an organised and structured manner
• Manage all payroll deadlines and monthly payroll tasks
• Prepare payroll reports and provide monthly payroll data in journal format to finance for processing
• Comply with GDPR regulations and maintain payroll security/confidentiality
• Deal with payroll queries and resolve or escalate as required
• Constantly seek out ways to improve systems and processes to ensure a seamless flow between HR, Payroll and Finance
• Keep payroll policies up to date and write any new procedures as required
• Provide support to any project related activities from Finance and HR
• Provide support to Finance with reporting and audit queries
• Assist with future expansions of global payrolls and other projects
• Manage all payroll correspondence and act as a point of contact for all escalated payroll queries
• Maintain strong cross-functional team relationships
• Build strong relationships with vendors to ensure excellent service delivery and compliance in all countries
  

• Experience in a similar payroll role or working with outsourced payroll bureaus
• Excellent communication skills to converse with external parties and internal team members of all levels
• Strong process and planning mindset
• Ability to think outside the box and solve problems when faced with new challenges
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional planning/organisational skills and being deadline oriented
• Ability to work with different software systems, and have excellent knowledge of spreadsheets and formulas
• Being a team player as well as being able to work independently
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
  

• Seniority levelEntry level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionHuman Resources
• IndustriesSoftware Development

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Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team. This role will involve managing monthly payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement of salaries.

Main Responsibilities:

• Process and manage monthly payroll through Keka HRMS software.
• Handle employee inputs such as attendance, leaves, bonuses, and reimbursements.
• Generate and maintain accurate payroll-related reports.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve any issues.

Requirements:

• 6-12 months of experience in payroll processing.
• Proven experience with Keka HRMS software is mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

About the Role

In this key position, you will play a crucial part in maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

Marex Group plc is a diversified global financial services platform, providing essential liquidity, market access and infrastructure services to clients in the energy, commodities and financial markets. It listed on Nasdaq Global Select Market in April 2024. With more than 35 offices in Europe, US and APAC, it has unique access across markets with significant share globally both on and off exchange. The depth of knowledge amongst its teams and divisions provides its customers with clear advantage, and its technology-led service provides access to all major exchanges, order-flow management via screen, voice and DMA, plus award-winning data, insights and analytics.

Responsible for the preparation, input, and reconciliation of multiple UK and International payrolls. Ensure compliance with local regulatory and tax authorities and year-end reporting. Ensure all internal controls and processes are followed and suggest process improvements. The role will work closely with Global Head of Payroll Operations and Statutory Reporting, Global Payroll Manager, other members of the payroll team based in UK, US and APAC regions, as well as the wider members of the HR team.

• Responsible for the timely preparation of UK, Abu Dhabi, Spain, Italy, Canada and India payrolls.
• Assist in the preparation of other international payrolls as and when required.
• Liaising with external payroll providers to ensure speedy resolution of issues and continuous improvement.
• First point of contact for employee questions about their pay.
• Maintain payroll processing system and records.
• Ensure that correct payments, reports, and returns are made to tax authorities across the UK and internationally as required.
• Key role in projects to streamline/automate the payroll processes by identifying improvements and implementing changes.
• Assist with the ongoing development of HRIS and Payroll Transformation projects.
• Provide expert advice on payroll related matters.
• Other ad-hoc projects.

The Company may require you to carry out other duties from time to time

• At least 10+ years’ experience with an in-depth knowledge of UK payroll regulations.
• Demonstrable skills covering end to end payroll processing of multiple UK and International payrolls.
• Highly experienced in processing payrolls in a fast-paced environment, where new challenges are there to be overcome.
• Proven experience of administering outsourced and in-house payrolls.
• Experience with setting up new branch office payrolls and onboarding teams following acquisitions.
• Advanced MS Excel Skills
• Good working knowledge of project methodologies and experience of working on multiple payroll related projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Payroll/HR systems such as Payrite, Sage People and ADP.
• Experience of working in a regulated environment and knowledge of the risk and compliance requirements associated with this.
• Self-starter with enthusiasm to get hands on involvement
• Numerate with good analytical and communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Engaging individual with the willingness to learn different products and different functions.
• Ability to manage time and multiple projects, meet deadlines and prioritise effectively.
• Ability to build trust and effectively network both internally and externally.
• Ability to communicate and explain complex issues clearly.
• Analytical mind set.
• Strategic collaborator with insight and agility, able to anticipate future challenges, ensuring operational effectiveness.

You must:

• Act with integrity
• Act with due skill, care and diligence
• Be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators
• Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
• Observe proper standard of market conduct

Acting as a role model for the values of the Company:

• Respect – Clients are at the heart of our business, with superior execution and superb client service the foundation of the firm. We respect our clients and always treat them fairly.
• Integrity – Doing business the right way is the only way. We hold ourselves to a high ethical standard in everything we do – our clients expect this and we demand it of ourselves.
• Collaborative – We work in teams – open and direct communication and the willingness to work hard and collaboratively are the basis for effective teamwork. Working well with others is necessary for us to succeed at what we do.
• Developing our People – Our people are the basis of our competitive advantage. We look to “grow our own” and make Marex the place ambitious, hardworking, talented people choose to build their careers.
• Adaptable and Nimble – Our size and flexibility is an advantage. We are big enough to support our client’s various needs, and adaptable and nimble enough to respond quickly to changing conditions or requirements. A non-bureaucratic, but well controlled environment fosters initiative as well as employee satisfaction.

Marex is fully committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the company.

Apt Resources is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves handling payroll processes with accuracy and supporting client accounts in the UAE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining accurate payroll records and resolving discrepancies using SAP.
• Collaborating with HR and finance teams for timely and accurate salary disbursements.
• Providing support for Angolan client accounts related to payroll processes.
• Processing and managing payroll for a large workforce of 3000 employees.
• Ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries and wages.
• Maintaining detailed payroll records and reports.
• Staying up-to-date on payroll regulations and legislation.
• Collaborating with HR to ensure data integrity and alignment of payroll with HR policies.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist in the UAE.
• Proficiency in SAP is essential.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, regulations, and compliance in the UAE.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to provide support for Angolan client accounts related to payroll processes.
• Experience in processing and managing payroll for a workforce of 3000 employees.
• Having an experience with Angolan laws is a plus.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary package.