You’ll make a difference by:
1. Payroll Processing:
· Process monthly payroll for employees in the MEA region.
· Ensure accurate and timely disbursement of salaries, allowances, bonuses, and other compensations.
· Calculate and process statutory deductions such as taxes, social security, and pension contributions.
2. Compliance:
· Ensure compliance with local labor laws and tax regulations.
· Prepare and submit statutory filings and reports as required by local authorities.
· Stay updated on changes in payroll regulations and implement necessary adjustments.
3. Data Management:
· Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data in the payroll system.
· Verify and reconcile payroll data before processing.
· Prepare and distribute pay slips and payroll reports.
4. Issue Resolution:
· Address payroll-related inquiries and resolve issues in a timely manner.
· Liaise with HR, Finance, and external vendors to resolve payroll discrepancies.
5. Process Improvement:
· Identify opportunities to streamline and improve payroll processes.
· Participate in payroll system upgrades and implementations.
6. Reporting:
· Generate and analyze payroll reports for management.
· Provide payroll data for financial audits and other internal reviews.
Your success is grounded in
· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
· Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably within the MEA region.
· Strong knowledge of payroll systems and software.
· Familiarity with local labor laws and tax regulations in the MEA region.
· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Effective communication and interpersonal skills
· Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
· Experience with Payroll software, e.g., SAP, Workday, ERP system
· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.