Senior Payroll & Expense Accountant - IFRS/ERP Expert (UAE)

edari; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

edari in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Senior Accountant - Payroll & Expense to oversee payroll processing, employee expense accounting, and related reconciliations. The role requires IFRS-compliant payroll accounting, DoA compliance, and collaboration with HR, Treasury and Finance teams.

Strong ERP experience (SAP/Oracle) and knowledge of UAE labor law are highly valued. The ideal candidate will manage month-end payroll accruals, expense postings, and VAT treatment for employee

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• Professional certification such as CFA, CMA, ACCA, or CPA preferred.
• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll transactions in collaboration with HR to ensure timely salary disbursements.
• Validate payroll inputs (attendance, bonuses, overtime, deductions) for accuracy across entities.
• Record and reconcile payroll expenses in ERP, including salaries, benefits, and deductions.
• Prepare payroll-related entries, accruals and adjustments during month-end and year-end closings.
• Ensure correct cost allocation across departments, projects, and entities.
• Monitor DoA adherence in payroll approvals and DoA compliance with policies.
• Support ERP enhancement and automation within payroll and expense modules.
• Coordinate with HR, Treasury and Finance for DoA and VAT treatment on employee-related expenses.

Job description

edari in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Senior Accountant - Payroll & Expense to oversee payroll processing, employee expense accounting, and related reconciliations. The role requires IFRS-compliant payroll accounting, DoA compliance, and collaboration with HR, Treasury and Finance teams.

Strong ERP experience (SAP/Oracle) and knowledge of UAE labor law are highly valued. The ideal candidate will manage month-end payroll accruals, expense postings, and VAT treatment for employee