Payroll Accountant

Client of Pink Camel

Location – Dubai, UAE

Salary – 12,000 – 14,000 AED/month

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (2:1 or equivalent preferred)

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Strong numerical and analytical ability with exceptional attention to detail

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience with accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite or similar)

Strong understanding of payroll processes across multiple jurisdictions

High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive employee data

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with accuracy

Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to liaise across teams and external partners

Empathetic and professional approach to employee-related payroll matters

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote-first or international environment

Proactive mindset with willingness to take on broader finance responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and administer global payroll across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Maintain and reconcile payroll data across HRIS and payroll systems, ensuring all changes are correctly reflected

Perform monthly payroll reconciliations and prepare payroll-related journal entries within the accounting system

Act as the primary liaison with external payroll providers and Employer of Record (EOR) partners

Coordinate with HR on employee lifecycle changes including onboarding, offboarding, promotions, and leave adjustments

Maintain clear and auditable payroll records, processes, and documentation

Consolidate payroll data across subsidiaries and manage intercompany cost allocations and recharges

Support payroll-related audits, ensuring full compliance and audit readiness

Oversee employee share option register, including monthly accruals and reporting

Support share option exercises, working with legal and company secretarial teams to ensure accurate execution and reporting

Maintain company CapTable, including employee equity ownership

Prepare compensation data for annual reviews and Board-level reporting

Manage pension contributions and ensure timely processing through provider platforms

Monitor and reconcile payroll taxes, ensuring compliance with all relevant deadlines and regulations

Partner with Finance and HR on compensation-related initiatives, including benefits, insurance, and payroll-related investments

About the Role:

We are seeking for a Payroll Accountant will take ownership of the end-to-end global payroll function, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely processing across multiple jurisdictions. Supporting a growing, international team, this role requires a highly detail-oriented professional who can manage complex payroll operations, partner with external providers, and collaborate closely with Finance and HR. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will play a critical role in maintaining payroll integrity, supporting compensation processes, and contributing to broader financial operations, including share-based compensation and headcount cost management.