AVP, Payroll Accounting & Governance Leader

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior payroll and finance professional to manage payroll accounting and GL postings across the UAE and GCC, ensuring accurate month-end close and auditor readiness.

You will coordinate with Group Finance, implement internal controls, and lead a team to optimize risk frameworks, policies, and procedures while monitoring incentives and benefits payments. A strong focus on compliance and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Finance or related discipline.
• 6 years & above with relevant experience in Payroll and finance function with at least 5 years in similar positions of progressively increasing managerial responsibilities.
• Customer Orientation.
• Persuasion and Influence.
• Analyzing and solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Manages payroll accounting and GL booking activities across UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman.
• Establishes internal controls and implements policies and procedures relating to accounting activities.
• Coordinate with Group Finance for month-end and year-end close processes and prepare related reports.
• Act as point of contact with Internal and External Auditors for Payroll; prepare payroll and accounting reports for audits.
• Manage HR Payroll & Payment Risk Framework including RCSA, KRI and SOPs, and report risk incidents.

Skills

Customer Orientation

Persuasion and Influence

Analyzing and solving problems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Finance or related discipline

Job description

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior payroll and finance professional to manage payroll accounting and GL postings across the UAE and GCC, ensuring accurate month-end close and auditor readiness.

You will coordinate with Group Finance, implement internal controls, and lead a team to optimize risk frameworks, policies, and procedures while monitoring incentives and benefits payments. A strong focus on compliance and continuous improvement is essential.