Payroll Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing & Administration:

• Prepare and process monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement.

• Verify and calculate employee earnings, deductions, and benefits in accordance with government pay scales and HR regulations.

• Manage WPS (Wage Protection System) submissions and resolve any rejections or errors.

• Process salary adjustments, overtime, bonuses, leave encashments, and other variable payments.

Pension & Social Security Administration:

• Process employee pension contributions in compliance with UAE Federal and Emirate-level pension regulations.

• Coordinate with the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) or relevant Emirate pension authority for monthly submissions and reconciliations.

• Maintain accurate pension records, ensuring correct employee and employer contributions.

• Prepare and submit required pension reports and ensure timely payments to the authority.

• Handle pension settlements for employees upon resignation, transfer, or retirement in compliance with applicable regulations.

Compliance & Policies:

• Ensure payroll and pension compliance with UAE Federal Government or local Emirate government laws and financial policies.

• Maintain awareness of changes in government compensation frameworks, pension laws, and HR regulations.

• Coordinate with HR and Finance departments to ensure alignment with approved budgets and organizational structures.

Reporting & Reconciliation:

• Reconcile payroll and pension accounts and ensure accuracy between HR, Finance, and bank records.

• Prepare payroll and pension-related reports for management, finance, and audit purposes.

• Support internal and external audits by providing payroll and pension data, reports, and justifications.

End of Service & Employee Benefits:

• Calculate and process end-of-service settlements, gratuities, and final payments in compliance with government regulations.

• Maintain accurate records of leave balances, allowances, deductions, and benefits.

Systems & Data Management:

• Maintain payroll and pension data using government ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or GRP systems used by ministries and authorities).

• Ensure data confidentiality and accuracy of employee financial records.

• Support system upgrades and participate in payroll and pension-related projects as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of payroll experience, preferably within UAE Government entities.

• Strong understanding of UAE Labor Law, government compensation structures, and HR policies.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, GRP, or similar).

• Advanced MS Excel and payroll reporting skills.

• Excellent accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.