Senior Accountant (Payroll)

XAD Group of Companies; Dubai; On-site; AED 156,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

XAD Group of Companies is seeking a Senior Accountant (Payroll) to lead payroll operations in the UAE. The role focuses on accurate payroll processing, compliance with UAE Labour Law and WPS, gratuity calculations, and close coordination with HR and finance teams.

The candidate will manage payroll for multiple entities, prepare reports, and supervise junior staff while maintaining strict confidentiality of salary data.

Qualifications

• M.Com, CMA or CA Inter qualification.
• 2–4 years of payroll and accounting experience.
• Experience managing payroll processes for multiple companies.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, WPS, and gratuity calculations.
• Experience supervising junior staff members.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software such as SAP, Tally or QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll processing for multiple companies accurately and within deadlines.
• Verify attendance, overtime, leaves, allowances, and deductions.
• Ensure payroll compliance with UAE Labour Law and WPS requirements.
• Calculate gratuity, leave salary, and final employee settlements.
• Handle payroll accounting activities and perform necessary reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll reports and maintain accurate employee salary records.
• Coordinate with HR teams to resolve payroll-related issues.
• Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation.
• Supervise junior accounting staff and review their work.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication & coordination

Time management

Education

M.Com, CMA, or CA Inter

Tools

SAP

Tally

QuickBooks

Job description

XAD Group of Companies is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant (Payroll) to join its team in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in payroll management, accounting operations, UAE Labour Law, and WPS compliance, with the ability to manage payroll activities accurately and efficiently.

The selected candidate will be responsible for handling payroll processes for multiple companies, maintaining financial accuracy, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with UAE regulations. This role requires strong analytical skills, confidentiality, and the ability to coordinate effectively with HR and other departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll processing for multiple companies accurately and within deadlines.
• Verify employee attendance, overtime, leaves, allowances, and deductions.
• Ensure payroll compliance with UAE Labour Law and WPS requirements.
• Calculate gratuity, leave salary, and final employee settlements.
• Handle payroll accounting activities and perform necessary reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll reports and maintain accurate employee salary records.
• Coordinate with HR teams to resolve payroll-related issues.
• Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation.
• Supervise junior accounting staff and review their work.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee salary and payroll information.

Requirements

• M.Com, CMA, or CA Inter qualification.
• 2–4 years of experience in payroll and accounting.
• Experience managing payroll processes for multiple companies.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, WPS, and gratuity calculations.
• Experience supervising junior staff members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as SAP, Tally, or QuickBooks.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Good communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Payroll processing and accounting operations.
  • UAE Labour Law and WPS compliance.
  • Payroll reporting, reconciliation, and employee settlement procedures.