Payroll Accountant — Riyadh (Industrial/Mining)

SAUDI GOLD Refinery Co.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Gold Refinery in Riyadh seeks a Payroll Accountant to manage monthly payroll cycles for plant and corporate staff, ensuring compliance with Saudi labor laws, GOSI, and WPS requirements.

You will handle complex compensation elements such as shift differentials and overtime, maintain payroll data integrity in the HRIS, and support monthly closings and government portal submissions to ensure timely, accurate payments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years payroll accounting experience in Saudi Arabia, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, GOSI rules, and Wage Protection System (WPS) mechanisms.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and logical functions for data analysis.
• Experience with HRIS and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or local Saudi payroll platforms.
• Fluency in English is required, with working proficiency in Arabic for navigating government portals.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and confidentiality principles in financial operations.

Responsibilities

• The Payroll Accountant will execute monthly payroll cycles by validating attendance, shift allowances, and overtime for plant and office employees to ensure accurate net pay calculations.
• This position manages all statutory filings including GOSI subscriptions, Mudad wage protection uploads, and ZATCA reports in strict adherence to regulatory deadlines.
• The accountant reconciles payroll bank transfers with general ledger entries and prepares monthly journal entries for salaries, accruals, and provisions.
• The role maintains employee master data integrity within the HRIS system and ensures alignment with employment contracts and visa statuses tracked in Muqeem.
• This position provides detailed payroll journals, variance analyses, and supporting documentation to facilitate smooth internal and external audit processes.
• The accountant responds to employee queries regarding payslips, deductions, and end-of-service benefits with factual accuracy and professional discretion.
• The role identifies opportunities to streamline payroll workflows and reduce manual adjustments through better data validation and system utilization.
• This position calculates final settlements for departing employees, including pro-rated salaries, unused leave encashment, and end-of-service benefits.

Skills

Advanced Excel

English fluency

Arabic proficiency

HRIS/ERP experience

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

HRIS

Job description

Saudi Gold Refinery in Riyadh seeks a Payroll Accountant to manage monthly payroll cycles for plant and corporate staff, ensuring compliance with Saudi labor laws, GOSI, and WPS requirements.

You will handle complex compensation elements such as shift differentials and overtime, maintain payroll data integrity in the HRIS, and support monthly closings and government portal submissions to ensure timely, accurate payments.