Accountant - Payroll & Expense (UAEN)
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Manage payroll processing, employee expense accounting, and financial reconciliation for a semi-government organization based in Abu Dhabi.
Support IFRS-compliant payroll accounting, expense claims and reconciliations, and ERP automation within payroll and expense modules.
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Role Overview
Manage payroll processing, employee expense accounting, and financial reconciliation for a semi-government organization based in Abu Dhabi.
Support IFRS-compliant payroll accounting, expense claims and reconciliations, and ERP automation within payroll and expense modules.
Key Responsibilities
- Process monthly payroll and validate attendance, bonuses, overtime, deductions, and other inputs.
- Record payroll expenses, prepare accruals and adjustments, and support month-end and year-end closings.
- Allocate payroll costs across departments, projects, and entities.
- Process expense claims, travel advances, settlements, and supporting documentation under DoA requirements.
- Reconcile payroll control accounts, employee advances, petty cash, and expense ledgers.
- Prepare reporting and consolidation schedules and coordinate payroll and expense data with PB&F.
- Coordinate with Tax and Compliance on VAT treatment and monitor DoA adherence.
- Support ERP enhancement and automation initiatives in payroll and expense accounting modules.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
- End-to-end payroll processing, validation, and accounting experience under UAE labour law.
- Experience with employee expenses, travel advances, reimbursement accounting, and payroll reconciliations.
- Strong understanding of IFRS, WPS regulations, and financial governance frameworks.
- Experience coordinating with HR, Treasury, and Finance teams.
- Proficiency in ERP or business systems such as SAP or Oracle for payroll and expense accounting modules.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree or MBA.
- Professional certification such as CFA, CMA, ACCA, or CPA, or an equivalent certification.
Availability
- Preference is given to candidates available immediately or within a maximum of 30 days.
- Candidates must be able to work in the United Arab Emirates.
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