Payroll Accountant

Al Marwan Group; Sharjah; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Marwan Group seeks a Payroll Accountant to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing in a confidential, compliant manner. The role covers end-to-end payroll activities, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional coordination with HR and Finance in the UAE.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years UAE payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with payroll software and ERP systems, all while maintaining high accuracy and discretion in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of two (2) years of proven payroll experience within the UAE in a similar role.
• Knowledge of UAE payroll practices, labour regulations, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles related to payroll, accruals, provisions, and payment cycles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Hands-on experience with payroll software and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• High degree of accuracy and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information with integrity and discretion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and within established deadlines.
• Calculate and process overtime, statutory deductions, pension contributions, leave encashments, and final settlements.
• Ensure payroll transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Ensure full compliance with UAE Labour Law and relevant emirate-specific pension fund regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislative changes affecting payroll, taxation, and employee benefits.
• Ensure all payroll records and processes comply with statutory and internal governance requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll-related inquiries.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, payment issues, and questions related to salaries, deductions, benefits, and leave payments in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepare and maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors by providing payroll reports, reconciliations, and required documentation.
• Assist in preparing payroll-related reports for management and regulatory purposes.
• Work closely with the Human Resources and Finance departments to ensure payroll data accuracy and consistency.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of payroll processes, controls, and system improvements.
• Ensure alignment of payroll activities with company policies and financial reporting requirements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Overtime calculations

Deductions & benefits

Final settlements

Recordkeeping

UAE Labour Law

Pension regulations

Excel

Payroll software

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline

Tools

Payroll software

ERP systems

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1978, Al Marwan Group is a diversified organization serving the construction, heavy machinery, Oil & Gas, real estate, development, and Hospitality sectors across the GCC. The Group operates through multiple business units and subsidiaries, delivering integrated solutions supported by strong operational expertise and a well-established regional presence.

Job Summary

The Payroll Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process monthly payroll accurately and within established deadlines.
• Calculate and process overtime, statutory deductions, pension contributions, leave encashments, and final settlements.
• Ensure payroll transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with UAE Labour Law and relevant emirate-specific pension fund regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislative changes affecting payroll, taxation, and employee benefits.
• Ensure all payroll records and processes comply with statutory and internal governance requirements.

Employee Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll-related inquiries.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, payment issues, and questions related to salaries, deductions, benefits, and leave payments in a timely and professional manner.

Audit & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors by providing payroll reports, reconciliations, and required documentation.
• Assist in preparing payroll-related reports for management and regulatory purposes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the Human Resources and Finance departments to ensure payroll data accuracy and consistency.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of payroll processes, controls, and system improvements.
• Ensure alignment of payroll activities with company policies and financial reporting requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of two (2) years of proven payroll experience within the UAE in a similar role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of UAE payroll practices, labour regulations, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles related to payroll, accruals, provisions, and payment cycles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Hands-on experience with payroll software and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• High degree of accuracy and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information with integrity and discretion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required.