Payroll Specialist, MENA

About the Role
The Payroll Specialist is primarily responsible for ensuring that all payroll activities are completed with accuracy and efficiency on a monthly basis. Based in Dubai, this role plays a critical part in supporting payroll operations across GCC countries.

Reporting Line

• Report to: Senior Manager, Payroll, RSSC, MENA
• Direct subordinates: None

Detailed Responsibilities

• Handle and prepare all payroll for GCC countries with accuracy.
• Adhere to payroll timelines and ensure 100% payroll processed according to monthly timelines.
• Process authorized deductions and allocations for insurance paid by both the employee and employer to calculate precise monthly wages.
• Process end of service settlements for exiting employees, ensuring that dues are settled in accordance with labor law and company policies.
• Create payroll accrual entries for end-of-service benefits, air fare, leave, benefits, and bonus.
• Reconcile payroll accounts on a monthly basis.
• Responsible for payment/bank transfers within the payroll process.
• Prepare payslips and dispatch them to employees.
• Coordinate with Finance for pre and post payroll activities.
• Provide support for company audits related to payroll.
• Ensure all invoices related to insurance are checked and booked in a timely manner.
• Work closely with CFOs and HR on a monthly basis for all payroll and benefits-related activities.

Communication

• Internal: Finance, HR, and Management teams
• External: Company Affiliated Banks

Qualifications & Characteristics

• Possess a minimum bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in processing the entire payroll cycle for UAE or GCC countries.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of GCC labor laws concerning wages.
• Experience with monthly accruals and reporting is an advantage.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.