Payroll Specialist

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Payroll Specialist managing payroll activities and compliance for GCC countries. Ensuring timely processing and adherence to labour laws and company policies.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeDubai • 🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle and prepare all payroll for GCC countries with accuracy
Adhere to payroll timelines and ensure 100% payroll processed as per monthly timelines
Processes authorized deductions and allocations of Insurance paid by both the employee and employer in order to calculate precise monthly wages
Processes the end of service settlement of exit employees to settle their dues in accordance with the labor law and company policies
Create payroll accruals entries for end of service benefits, air-fare, leave, benefits and bonus
Reconcile payroll accounts on a monthly basis
Responsible for payment / bank transfers within the payroll process
Prepare pay slips and dispatch to employees
Coordinate with Finance for pre and post payroll activities
Provide support for company audits related to payroll

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in processing the entire payroll cycle for UAE or GCC countries
Strong knowledge and understanding of GCC labour laws in relation to wages
Experience with monthly accruals and reporting is an advantage
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingpayroll reconciliationmonthly accrualsend of service settlementdeductions processingfinancial reporting

Soft Skills

discretionattention to detailorganizational skillscommunication skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in financeBachelor’s degree in accounting