Payroll Accountant - Jeddah

Performs all payroll payment & employee’s compensations functions and ensure the accuracy and adequacy of supporting documents in the processing of transactions and reconcile the employee’s data as per government principles and standards. (KSA Labor law) & internal policy's:

• Accountable for providing accurate, timely and efficient payroll services to the employees and for complex payroll calculations and transactions.
• Acting as first point of contact in payroll, benefits concerns and dealing promptly with employee concerns to satisfactory resolution.
• Ensure data entry is processed correctly throughout the month/year to meet agreed deadlines for key milestones such as monthly pay runs and year-end accounts. Include all new joiners & leavers; financial allowances if applicable; special claims (with proper approval); changes and relevant deductions, final settlement calculations.
• Keep track of attendance, hours worked, leave time, such as vacation, sick leave, etc. for employees and verify all provided data with the appropriate management personnel prior to processing payroll.
• Ability to work effectively with a high volume of transactions whilst maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Working closely with Finance & Accounts to ensure the efficient running of the payroll service which is aligned to processes and procedures.
• Provide payroll reconciliation to finance for review and sign off.
• Contribute to the implementation of key changes identified from Payroll Audit outcomes and reviews.
  Administration
• Ensure staff records are well maintained and that periodic tidying up of records is undertaken.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality of information relating to the company and its staff
• Manage exit and clearance process of leavers – visa cancellation, medical and life insurance deletion, etc.
• Support the implementation of HR systems or databases & enter data and maintain these accordingly.

• Proven work experience as a Payroll Officer or similar role.
• Strong math skills with an ability to spot numerical errors.
• Good knowledge of labor legislation.
• Time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information
• BSc in Accounting or relevant field.
• Ability to efficiently use Microsoft Office applications.
• Good interpersonal & communication Skills