<div class="jobDescription"><div class="jobCell__left"><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><h3><strong>WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING</strong></h3><ul><li>Calculate payroll and personnel-related expenses for assigned entities</li><li>Coordinate payroll-related activities across multiple jurisdictions and legal entities</li><li>Partner closely with HR, Legal, Treasury and Tax teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing</li><li>Perform payroll-related account reconciliations and support month-end closing activities</li><li>Manage communication with external payroll providers, accounting firms, EORs, and other service providers</li><li>Review and oversee payroll calculations prepared by outsourced payroll teams and external providers</li><li>Ensure payroll data is complete, accurate, and delivered within established deadlines</li><li>Work with payroll software and related systems to support payroll operations and reporting</li><li>Create, document, and improve payroll processes, controls, and workflows</li><li>Identify inefficiencies and implement process enhancements to improve operational effectiveness and scalability</li><li>Support payroll-related audits by providing required payroll documentation, reconciliations, and supporting schedules</li><li>Resolve payroll-related issues and manage ad hoc operational requests in a timely manner</li></ul><h3><strong>WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN YOU</strong></h3><ul><li>6+ years of accounting experience, including significant exposure to payroll accounting and personnel-related expenses</li><li>Strong understanding of payroll accounting, reconciliations, accruals, controls, and month-end close processes</li><li>Experience working with external payroll providers, outsourced teams, EORs and other service providers</li><li>General understanding of payroll-related tax and compliance requirements</li><li>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</li><li>Proven ability to establish, streamline, and improve processes in a fast-growing or evolving environment</li><li>Strong analytical skills, atte