Job Description
We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Payroll Manager to join our clients Facilities Management business supporting a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees across multiple high-profile contracts.
Salary: AED 18,000 per month depending on experience
Company Overview:
A leading Facilities Management company delivering services across major client contracts in the region. The workforce consists primarily of site-based operational employees deployed across various locations.
Role Summary:
This role will lead in managing end-to-end payroll operations for a high-volume, contract-driven workforce. The Assistant Payroll Manager will oversee a team of two payroll processors, ensure payroll accuracy, manage reconciliations, and produce detailed financial and operational reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee payroll processing for 2,000 employees.
- Supervise two payroll team members.
- Review and validate manually recorded timesheets and supervisor approvals.
- Verify overtime, leave, sickness, and expense claims.
- Reconcile payroll-related general ledger and sub-ledger accounts.
- Allocate payroll costs accurately across multiple client contracts.
- Prepare monthly payroll and management reports, including overtime, absenteeism, and client cost analysis.
- Support transition from manual timekeeping to automated systems.
- Identify process improvements and strengthen payroll controls.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years’ payroll experience in a high-volume environment.
- Accounting or Finance background with experience in GL reconciliations.
- Experience within Facilities Management, Engineering, or Construction sectors preferred.
- Strong Excel skills; Power BI highly desirable.
- MBA or relevant degree preferred.
Thank you for your application. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.
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