Senior Payroll Accountant

<div class="jobDescription"> <div class="jobCell__left"> <p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Accountant to take ownership of payroll accounting and payroll-related operations across multiple jurisdictions. As part of the Accounting team, you will be responsible for payroll calculations for selected entities, payroll-related reconciliations, coordination of external payroll providers and service partners, and ensuring the accuracy of personnel-related expenses. You will work closely with HR, Legal, Treasury, Tax, and external providers to support a growing international workforce.</p> <p>This role is ideal for someone with a strong accounting background who understands payroll processes, enjoys improving operational efficiency, and is comfortable working in a dynamic international environment where processes continue to evolve.</p> <h3><strong>WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Calculate payroll and personnel-related expenses for assigned entities</li> <li>Coordinate payroll-related activities across multiple jurisdictions and legal entities</li> <li>Partner closely with HR, Legal, Treasury and Tax teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing</li> <li>Perform payroll-related account reconciliations and support month-end closing activities</li> <li>Manage communication with external payroll providers, accounting firms, EORs, and other service providers</li> <li>Review and oversee payroll calculations prepared by outsourced payroll teams and external providers</li> <li>Ensure payroll data is complete, accurate, and delivered within established deadlines</li> <li>Work with payroll software and related systems to support payroll operations and reporting</li> <li>Create, document, and improve payroll processes, controls, and workflows</li> <li>Identify inefficiencies and implement process enhancements to improve operational effectiveness and scalability</li> <li>Support payroll-related audits by providing required payroll documentation, reconciliations, and supporting schedules</li> <li>Resolve payroll-related issues and manage ad hoc operational requests in a timely manner</li> </ul> <h3><strong>WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN YOU</strong></h3> <ul> <li>6+ years of accounting experience, including significant exposure to payroll accounting and personnel-related expenses</li> <li>Strong understanding of payroll accounting, reconciliations, accruals, controls, and month-end close processes</li> <li>Experience working with external payroll providers, outsourced teams, EORs and other service providers</li> <li>General understanding of payroll-related tax and compliance requirements</li> <li>Experience supporting payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions. Familiarity with payroll requirements in the UAE and UK is an advantage; willingness to learn and navigate country-specific requirements is essential</li> <li>Proven ability to establish, streamline, and improve processes in a fast-growing or evolving environment</li> <li>Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities</li> <li>Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines</li> <li>Experience working with payroll software, EOR platforms and ERP systems (e.g. Oracle NetSuite)</li> <li>Team player with a proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset</li> <li>Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail</li> <li>Fluent English, both written and spoken</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="jobCell"> <p class="jobCell__left"><strong>WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR TEAM?</strong></p> <ul class="jobCell__right"> <li>Great challenges with various opportunities to prove your talents</li> <li>A welcoming international team of highly qualified professionals</li> <li>Remote work from anywhere in the world</li> <li>Great corporate culture with internal events</li> <li>Supportive and empowering environment</li> <li>Flexible schedule</li> <li>40 paid days off</li> <li>Competitive salary</li> </ul> </div>