Payroll Officer

Location: Doha, Qatar

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for employees (salary calculations, allowances, deductions, overtime, commissions, benefits).
• Maintain and reconcile payroll journals, tax withholdings, social contributions, end-of-service calculations and payroll accounts.
• Ensure compliance with Qatari labor law, tax regulations, and statutory payments (e.g., social security if applicable).
• Prepare payroll reports, payroll cost analyses, and month-end reconciliations for finance and HR.
• Manage payroll system configuration and maintenance (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, ADP, Bayt) and coordinate system upgrades.
• Handle payroll-related inquiries from employees and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Coordinate with HR on new hires, terminations, leaves, salary changes, visas, and work permits affecting payroll.
• Liaise with banks for salary transfers and with external auditors during audits.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and support year-end processes.
• Implement payroll process improvements and document SOPs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 3+ years payroll experience, preferably in Qatar or the GCC.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirements in Qatar (or regional experience).
• Experience with payroll software and MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables); ERP exposure preferred.
• Attention to detail, confidentiality, and strong numerical skills.
• Good communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in payroll or HR (e.g., CPP, CIPP, CIPD) or professional accounting qualification.
• Experience with multi-country payroll or expatriate payroll and end-of-service settlements.
• Familiarity with HRIS integrations and automated payroll processes.

Compensation & Benefits (Example)

• Competitive salary aligned with Doha market
• Health insurance, annual leave, end-of-service benefits, and relocation support if applicable
• Training and development opportunities

Job Type: Full-time