Senior Payroll Accountant

Job description

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. 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. ### **WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING** - Calculate payroll and personnel-related expenses for assigned entities - Coordinate payroll-related activities across multiple jurisdictions and legal entities - Partner closely with HR, Legal, Treasury and Tax teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing - Perform payroll-related account reconciliations and support month-end closing activities - Manage communication with external payroll providers, accounting firms, EORs, and other service providers - Review and oversee payroll calculations prepared by outsourced payroll teams and external providers - Ensure payroll data is complete, accurate, and delivered within established deadlines - Work with payroll software and related systems to support payroll operations and reporting - Create, document, and improve payroll processes, controls, and workflows - Identify inefficiencies and implement process enhancements to improve operational effectiveness and scalability - Support payroll-related audits by providing required payroll documentation, reconciliations, and supporting schedules - Resolve payroll-related issues and manage ad hoc operational requests in a timely manner ### **WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN YOU** - 6+ years of accounting experience, including significant exposure to payroll accounting and personnel-related expenses - Strong understanding of payroll accounting, reconciliations, accruals, controls, and month-end close processes - Experience working with external payroll providers, outsourced teams, EORs and other service providers - General understanding of payroll-related tax and compliance requirements - 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 - Proven ability to establish, streamline, and improve processes in a fast-growing or evolving environment - Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities - Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines - Experience working with payroll software, EOR platforms and ERP systems (e.g. Oracle NetSuite) - Team player with a proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset - Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail - Fluent English, both written and spoken **WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR TEAM?** - Great challenges with various opportunities to prove your talents - A welcoming international team of highly qualified professionals - Remote work from anywhere in the world - Great corporate culture with internal events - Supportive and empowering environment - Flexible schedule - 40 paid days off - Competitive salary