Payroll Accountant – Saudi Arabia (GOSI & WPS Expert)

Sgr Sa; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) in Riyadh is seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for our manufacturing and corporate staff. You will ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws, GOSI, and Wage Protection System while maintaining precise financial records.

The role reports to the Payroll Supervisor, handles monthly closings, government portal submissions, and responds to employee payslip inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least three years of payroll accounting experience in Saudi Arabia.
• Knowledge of Saudi Labor Law, GOSI, and Wage Protection System (WPS).
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis.
• Experience with HRIS/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) preferred.
• Fluency in English is required, with working proficiency in Arabic for government portals.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and confidentiality in financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Execution: validate attendance, shift allowances, and overtime for plant and office employees to ensure accurate net pay.
• Statutory Compliance: manage GOSI subscriptions, WPS uploads, and ZATCA reports within deadlines.
• Data Management: maintain employee master data in the HRIS and align with contracts and visa statuses.
• Audit Support: provide payroll journals, variance analyses, and documentation for audits.
• Employee Inquiries: respond to payslip questions and deductions with accuracy and discretion.
• Process Improvement: streamline payroll workflows and reduce manual adjustments via better data validation.
• Offboarding Settlements: calculate final settlements, pro-rated salaries, unused leave, and end-of-service benefits.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GOSI knowledge

WPS knowledge

English proficiency

Arabic proficiency

ERP systems familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) in Riyadh is seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for our manufacturing and corporate staff. You will ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws, GOSI, and Wage Protection System while maintaining precise financial records.

The role reports to the Payroll Supervisor, handles monthly closings, government portal submissions, and responds to employee payslip inquiries.