Payroll Assistant

Sowelo Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company based in Dubai is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support payroll operations. The role requires attention to detail and experience with payroll systems. Responsibilities include maintaining employee data, ensuring compliance, and assisting with payroll runs. Ideal candidates should have excellent organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll operations is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly payroll run operations.
• Maintain payroll dashboards and employee data accurately.
• Perform payroll checks during onboarding and offboarding.
• Ensure compliance with HR Legal and payroll agents.

Skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time-management

Proficient in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets

Experience with payroll systems

Exposure to multi-country payroll environments

Job description

Do you have experience assisting with payroll operations in a fast-paced environment Are you confident working with payroll systems salary data and employee records while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality

If yes we would like to hear from you.

We are working with a rapidly growing international Fintech company supporting back-office finance operations across multiple country jurisdictions. Due to team expansion we are looking for a Payroll Assistant who will help ensure timely and accurate payroll processing and support a smooth employee lifecycle.

This is a full-time position based in Dubai working closely with HR Legal and local payroll providers while supporting employees with payroll-related matters.

Your Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly payroll run operations
• Maintain payroll dashboards salary databases and employee details accurately
• Perform payroll checks during onboarding and offboarding
• Coordinate with HR Legal and payroll agents to ensure compliance and deadlines
• Ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLA) and record monthly SLA invoices
• Stay informed of changing payroll laws and regulations
• Support internal and external payroll audits and inquiries
• Provide clear and professional support to employees regarding payroll topics
• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll information

What You Will Bring

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
• Good organizational and time-management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
• Experience working with multiple payroll systems is an advantage
• Exposure to multi-country payroll environments is a plus

Keys to Success

• Ability to work responsibly with sensitive information
• Commitment to meeting deadlines with high-quality output
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and compliance
• Willingness to learn and grow in a scaling organization

Sounds interesting Apply now and send us your CV!