HR Payroll Accountant
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We are looking for a proactive and detail-driven HR Payroll Accountant with a Recruitment Company background who can handle high-volume payroll operations while ensuring full compliance with UAE regulations.
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Overview
We are looking for a proactive and detail-driven **HR Payroll Accountant** with a Recruitment Company background who can handle high-volume payroll operations while ensuring full compliance with UAE regulations.
This role combines **payroll accounting, HR coordination, and compliance**.
You will be responsible for managing payroll for a large outsourced workforce while supporting financial reporting and HR processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Process monthly payroll for employees and outsourced staff accurately and on time
- Maintain payroll records, including salaries, benefits, deductions, and leave balances
- Ensure compliance with UAE Labor Law, WPS (Wage Protection System), and company policies
- Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and journal entries
- Handle employee queries related to salaries, leave, and end-of-service benefits
- Coordinate with HR for employee data updates (new hires, terminations, changes)
- Manage gratuity calculations and final settlements
- Assist in audits and provide required payroll documentation
- Ensure proper filing and documentation of payroll records
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in **Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources**
- **3–6 years of experience** in payroll + accounting
- Experience in **recruitment / outsourcing / manpower companies (highly preferred)**
- Strong knowledge of UAE Labor Law and WPS
- Advanced skills in **Microsoft Excel** (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Zoho, or similar)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience handling large workforce payroll
- Knowledge of end-of-service benefits and UAE compliance regulations
- CPA / ACCA (partially or fully qualified) is an advantage
- Ability to commute/relocate:
- Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(S)
- Do you have Recruitment Company background?
Education
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience
- HR Payroll Accountant (Recruitment Company): 3 years (Preferred)
Language
- Arabic (Preferred)
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