Payroll Accountant

The Payroll Accountant is responsible for managing and processing the company's monthly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with UAE Labour Law, Wage Protection System (WPS) requirements, and applicable financial regulations.

The role involves payroll calculations, employee salary processing, leave and end-of-service benefit calculations, payroll reconciliation, and maintaining accurate payroll records while ensuring confidentiality of employee information. Please do not apply if don't meet the requirement

Mandatory Requirement : Candidate must be sponser or Family VISA.

Key Responsibilities1. Payroll Processing

• Prepare and process monthly payroll for all employees.
• Calculate basic salaries, allowances, overtime, deductions, bonuses, and other employee benefits.
• Ensure timely salary payments in accordance with company policies and UAE Labour Law.
• Prepare and upload salary files through the Wage Protection System (WPS).
• Verify payroll inputs, attendance records, timesheets, and approved leave.
• Coordinating with client and make sure inputs are correct.

1. UAE Labour Law Compliance

• Ensure payroll practices comply with UAE Labour Law and relevant regulations.
• Calculate annual leave salary, sick leave, unpaid leave, and other employee entitlements.
• Calculate end-of-service gratuity in accordance with UAE Labour Law.
• Process final settlements for resigned and terminated employees.
• Ensure compliance with WPS requirements and applicable payroll regulations.

1. Accounting & Reconciliation

• Prepare monthly payroll journal entries.
• Salary JV posting and checking or preparation.
• Reconcile payroll expenses, salary payable, employee advances, and other payroll-related accounts.
• Maintain payroll provisions, including leave salary and end-of-service benefits.
• Coordinate with the finance team for monthly closing and reporting.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Provision preparation monthly as per the client requirent

1. Employee Records & Administration

• Maintain accurate and updated employee payroll records.
• Process new employee salary details and final settlements for exiting employees.
• Maintain records of salary revisions, promotions, bonuses, and deductions.
• Coordinate with HR regarding employee attendance, leave, and payroll changes.
• Respond to employee payroll-related queries.

1. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare monthly payroll summaries and reports.
• Maintain payroll files and supporting documentation for audit purposes.
• Prepare payroll cost reports and employee salary reconciliations.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Ensure payroll information remains confidential and secure.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in payroll accounting, preferably in the UAE.
• Good knowledge of UAE Labour Law and WPS procedures.
• Knowledge of end-of-service gratuity and leave salary calculations.
• Experience with payroll processing and accounting reconciliations.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting or ERP software and any other software
• Strong analytical, numerical, and organizational skills.
• High level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Key Skills

• Payroll processing and management.
• UAE WPS compliance.
• Employee leave management.
• UAE Labour Law knowledge.
• End-of-service benefit calculations.
• Payroll reconciliation and journal entries.
• Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Financial reporting and documentation.
• Problem-solving and attention to detail.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• 100% timely monthly payroll processing.
• Accurate salary calculations with minimal errors.
• Timely WPS salary submissions.
• Accurate payroll reconciliations.
• Timely preparation of employee final settlements.
• Proper maintenance of payroll records and audit documentation.

UAE-Specific Knowledge Required

A Payroll Accountant working in the UAE should understand:

• WPS: Wage Protection System salary payment requirements.
• UAE Labour Law: Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and its amendments.
• End-of-Service Gratuity: Calculation based on eligible basic salary and applicable service period.
• Annual Leave: Leave entitlement and leave salary calculations.
• Final Settlement: Salary, unused leave, gratuity, and other eligible employee dues.
• Payroll Accounting: Monthly payroll accruals, provisions, and reconciliations.

Pay: From AED5,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have payroll outsourcing experience.
• Do you have sponser or family visa

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Payroll software: 3 years (Required)
• Dubai: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• English, Hindi and Malayam (Required)

Location:

• Dubai (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dubai (Dubai)