Payroll Accountant

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

Job summary

A prominent global firm is seeking a meticulous Payroll Accountant to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance with laws in the UAE. The candidate will manage payroll records, administer employee benefits, and support HR and Finance teams. The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of payroll software, and the ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive data. This position offers a full-time opportunity with a focus on detail-oriented work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and payroll accounting.
• Experience with ERP-based payroll systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with policies and statutory requirements.
• Administer employee benefits including health insurance, leave balances, and bonuses.
• Coordinate with HR for accurate processing of new hires and terminations.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare journal entries.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports for audits and management reviews.

Skills

Payroll processing

Employee benefits administration

Statutory compliance

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ADP

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a meticulous and reliable Payroll Accountant to manage accurate and timely payroll processing and employee benefits administration. The role ensures full compliance with statutory laws, tax regulations, and internal policies while maintaining precise payroll records and supporting HR and Finance teams in payroll accounting and reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of payroll systems, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time, ensuring all salaries, incentives, and deductions comply with internal policies and statutory requirements.
• Administer employee benefits including health insurance, leave balances, bonuses, and retirement contributions.
• Coordinate with HR for the accurate processing of new hires, terminations, and employee changes.
• Reconcile payroll accounts, prepare journal entries, and support payroll accounting activities.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports, ensuring accuracy for audits and management reviews.
• Maintain up-to-date and confidential payroll and employee compensation records.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, payroll tax regulations, and statutory contributions.
• Respond to employee payroll and benefits inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify and recommend improvements to payroll processes, automation, and reporting systems.

Skills

• Strong understanding of payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and statutory compliance.
• Proficient in payroll software and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, ADP, or equivalent).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis, reconciliation, and payroll reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail with effective problem-solving abilities.
• Well-organized and capable of meeting strict payroll deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Process-oriented with a proactive approach to automation and internal control improvement.
• In-depth knowledge of local labor laws, payroll tax regulations, and statutory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources.
• Minimum 3 – 5 years of experience in payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and payroll accounting.
• Experience with ERP-based payroll systems and reporting tools.
• This is a full-time position based in UAE.

Job ID: 22102502-114VG