Payroll Accountant

Mackenzie Jones; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Payroll Accountant to join their dynamic team in Dubai. In this role, you will be responsible for processing payroll, managing leave administration, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will bring 3-5 years of relevant experience, a degree in Commerce, and strong computer literacy. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a reputable organization with a diverse range of business interests in luxury retail and distribution across the Middle East. Join a growing team where your expertise will make a significant impact!

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in payroll accounting and administration.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll and manage employee leave administration.
• Verify formalities for employee severance and final settlement.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Leave Administration

Pension Computation

Computer Literacy

English Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce

Job description

Our client is a large Dubai based group active in a diverse range of business such as luxury retail and distribution across the Middle East.

They currently seek an experienced Payroll Accountant to join their Head Office in Dubai.

The Role

1. Process the monthly payroll for companies handled including leave administration, pension computation as well as additions and deductions to ensure timely transfer of salaries through appropriate channels.
2. Manage and administer leave of all employees including processing of leave benefit settlement of staff proceeding on annual leave and tallying of leave accrued, leave applied vs. leave taken etc.
3. Verify the check-list of formalities to be completed at the time of an employee’s severance or when being transferred from one Group company to another to process full and final settlement of dues accruing to the employee.
4. Reimburse HR related bills according to entitlement, process payment vouchers for HR related services like training, recruitment invoices, insurance, etc, and charge Group companies as per advice.
5. Assist, both internal as well as external auditors to enable them to complete the audit procedures smoothly and as per schedule.
6. Prepare and submit periodically, reports relating to salary (JVs, gratuity & leave passage provisions) claim reimbursements, final settlement accounts etc., for proper allocation & accounting.

What about the ideal candidate:

1. Must have 3 years to 5 years relevant experience.
2. Graduate preferably in Commerce.
3. High Computer Literacy competencies are required.
4. Should have good command of spoken and written English.

About The Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of HR, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Management Consulting and Engineering recruitment expertise. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. It’s all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

We’re growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.

Areas of specialties we recruit for are: Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Executive Search, Banking & Financial Services, Management Consulting and Engineering.