AVP, Payroll Governance & Finance Manager

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank in Abu Dhabi, UAE, seeks a senior Payroll & Finance specialist to govern payroll accounting and risk frameworks across multiple regions. You will lead month-end closes, ensure internal controls, and coordinate audits with internal and external teams.

The role requires extensive experience in payroll, governance, and financial controls, with leadership responsibilities and collaboration across stakeholders within FAB.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance or related discipline.
• 6+ years of payroll and finance experience with at least 5 years in managerial roles.
• Experience with payroll governance and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll accounting and GL bookings for UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman.
• Establish internal controls and policies for accounting activities.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close and related reporting.
• Act as point of contact with internal and external auditors for Payroll.
• Manage HR Payroll & Payment Risk Framework (RCSA, KRI, SOPs).
• Oversee vendor payments and payment risk monitoring.

Skills

Payroll accounting

GL postings

Internal controls

Audits

Risk management

Team supervision

Policy implementation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

First Abu Dhabi Bank in Abu Dhabi, UAE, seeks a senior Payroll & Finance specialist to govern payroll accounting and risk frameworks across multiple regions. You will lead month-end closes, ensure internal controls, and coordinate audits with internal and external teams.

The role requires extensive experience in payroll, governance, and financial controls, with leadership responsibilities and collaboration across stakeholders within FAB.