Senior Accountant - Payroll & Expense

We are looking for an Senior Accountant - Payroll & Expense who will be responsible for payroll processing, employee expense accounting, and financial reconciliation for our client based in Abu Dhabi — a semi-government organization. A suitable candidate is someone who is a finance professional who can ensure IFRS-compliant payroll accounting, manage employee expense claims and reconciliations, and support ERP automation initiatives within payroll and expense modules. Key responsibilities: - Prepare and process monthly payroll transactions in coordination with HR. - Validate payroll inputs such as attendance, bonuses, overtime, and deductions. - Record and reconcile payroll expenses in ERP/business systems. - Prepare payroll-related accounting entries, accruals, and adjustments during month-end and year-end closings. - Process and record employee expense claims, travel advances, and settlements in compliance with Delegation of Authority (DoA). - Perform monthly reconciliations of payroll control accounts and expense ledgers. - Support ERP enhancement and automation initiatives within payroll and expense accounting modules. Knowledge, skills & experience: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related discipline; master's degree preferred. - Professional certification preferred (CFA, CMA, ACCA, CPA). - Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing and accounting under UAE labour law. - Strong understanding of IFRS, WPS regulations, and financial governance. - Proficiency in ERP/business systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for payroll and expense accounting modules.