Payroll Accountant / Assistant to Chief Accountant

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time
• Maintain payroll records, employee salary data, deductions, and allowances
• Calculate overtime, leave salary, gratuity, and end-of-service benefits
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws, company policies, and internal controls
• Handle payroll-related queries and resolve discrepancies efficiently
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconcile payroll accounts
• Prepare payroll reports, summaries, and MIS as required by management
• Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation and explanations
• Assist the Chief Accountant in day-to-day accounting operations
• Maintain well-structured electronic and physical accounting records
• Ensure proper filing and document control in line with internal policies
• Coordinate document flow between Accounts, HR, Procurement, and external parties (auditors, banks, consultants

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum **5 years of experience** in payroll and accounting
• Minimum hands-on experience in end-to-end payroll processing for organizations with more than 50 employees, including salary calculation, attendance reconciliation, and payroll accuracy checks
• Sound knowledge of labor laws
• Proficiency in **MS Excel** and accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and high level of confidentiality
• Practical experience in document control and accounting documentation management
• Good command of **English** (written and spoken); **Russian language is an advantage**

Experience

• Payroll: 5 years (Required)