Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant

Role Purpose

Manage payroll accounting processes by ensuring accurate payroll postings, statutory deductions, salary payments, and reconciliation between HR and Finance records.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post payroll journal entries.

• Process salary payment runs accurately and on time.

• Record statutory deductions, payroll accruals, and end-of-service benefit provisions.

• Allocate labor costs to the appropriate cost centers.

• Reconcile payroll clearing accounts and resolve discrepancies.

• Coordinate with HR to ensure payroll data accuracy and compliance.

• Support payroll-related audits and statutory reporting.

SAP Business One – Modules Used

• Employee Master Data (Human Resources)

• Journal Entry / Payroll Journal Import

• Banking – Outgoing Payments

• Cost Center Allocation

• Payroll Clearing G/L Reconciliation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in payroll accounting.

• Experience with SAP Business One or similar ERP systems.

• Knowledge of payroll accounting principles and statutory requirements.

Skills

• Strong understanding of payroll accounting and reconciliations.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Languages

• Fluent in English.

• Arabic is an advantage.