Payroll Accountant

EnerMech; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UAE is looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage monthly payroll processing and validate timesheets. Candidates should have 2-3 years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail. This role involves coordinating with HR and maintaining payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Payroll or a related field.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly payroll for various regions.
• Validate approved timesheets and expense claims.
• Coordinate with HR to ensure correct payments.

Skills

Payroll process understanding

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance

Job description

We are EnerMech, a specialist service company that delivers safe, integrated solutions for complex energy projects. For over 50 years, we’ve been energizing our clients across the world with unrivaled expertise, equipment, and technology that support the entire asset life cycle – offshore and on land. We enable progress through our three global business lines: Energy Solutions, Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions, and Lifting Solutions. Within these areas, we offer a wide range of services, including cranes, lifting, fluid power, training, equipment rental, pipeline, subsea, process, and valves – all designed to help you optimize performance, enhance reliability, and improve efficiency. With a focus on operational excellence, we deliver value through our customized integrated solutions. This approach reduces risk and enhances efficiencies, making us a leading and trusted partner every step of the way.

Diversity & Inclusion EnerMech is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We believe that diversity enriches our team, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and processing of monthly payroll for EnerMech FZE, UAE, Qatar, KSA, Bahrain and Temporary Contractors.
• (Manually) Validating approved timesheets and expense claims submitted by employees.
• Apply payments in HSBC Online Platform (Bank Transfer and WPS Payment).
• Coordinate with HR and validate each employee contract to ensure current payments are in accordance with the signed contracts.
• Updating and maintaining payroll records and providing inputs to ADP.
• Prepare payroll coding reports for management.
• Send payslips to each employee for their records.
• (Manually) Respond to payroll related inquiries and resolve concerns.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Health, Safety, and the Environment.
• Apply EnerMech Group and, where appropriate Client's Health, Safety & Environment Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure that all Quality and operational procedures as identified in EnerMech QA Manuals are adhered to at all times.
• Maintain and embrace ownership of departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Payroll or a related field.
• Excellent in Microsoft Excel/Word.
• Problem‑solving ability, analytical and numeracy skills.
• Understanding of payroll processes.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work individually and to adhere to deadlines.
• Good communication.
• Essential: High School Diploma or bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or a related field.