Payroll Accountant

Al Jameel International Co. Ltd; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage payroll for all employees accurately. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in payroll accounting and is skilled in using accounting software like Microsoft Dynamics or SAP S/4 HANA. Strong time-management skills and a relevant bachelor's degree are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a payroll accountant in Saudi Arabia.
• Expertise in journal entries and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage company payroll for all employees.
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, and deductions.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconcile accounts.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and tax regulations.
• Record payroll payment in system and settle with accruals.
• Calculate employee benefits and end-of-service benefits.

Skills

Proven work experience as a payroll accountant

Accounting software expertise

Strong time-management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP S/4 HANA

Job description

Process and manage company payroll for all employees on a timely basis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, deductions and other allowances.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconcile payroll accounts.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and social insurance requirements.
• Record payroll payment in system, settle with accruals.
• Ensure accurate calculation of employee benefits, end‑of‑service benefits, and final settlements.
• Reconcile provision of end‑of‑service benefits with HR data and make necessary adjustments.
• Provide data to external consultants for EOS actuarial calculations as per IAS 19.
• Record final settlement payment and settle with provisions.
• Ensure accuracy of annual vacation calculations and reconcile between HCM module and accrual balances.
• Ensure vacation payment matches accrual balances, settle payments with accruals, and record necessary adjustments.
• Ensure accuracy of air‑ticket calculations and reconcile between HCM module and accrual balances; settle payments with accruals and record necessary adjustments.
• Ensure accuracy of third‑party invoices for outsourced employees.
• Ensure accuracy of casual labor invoices for outsourced employees.
• Check and confirm accuracy of medical insurance calculation for each employee and dependents.
• Ensure accuracy of monthly amortization calculation of medical insurance in system, settle with prepaid amount, and verify prepaid balance is correct.
• Ensure medical insurance of new joiners and leavers is updated on time with the insurance company.
• Any other task assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience of 3+ years as a payroll accountant in Saudi Arabia, with expertise in journal entries and accounting.
• Experience with accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics or SAP S/4 HANA.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field such as ACCA, ICMA or CIMA.
• Strong time‑management skills.