EY\xe2\x80\x99s market-leading approach combines extensive local payroll service experience with a standard global payroll compliance and implementation methodology. You will have the opportunity to provide clients with an integrated, consistent, quality service that unlocks the potential of the payroll function across the entire record-to-report process. We believe that by managing clients\xe2\x80\x99 payroll and local compliance obligations we can make a critical difference and you\xe2\x80\x99ll be at the heart of this mission.
The opportunity
We are currently seeking a high-potential Senior Payroll Consultant to deliver exceptional client service and enable the continued growth of the Payroll Operate Services practice. You will develop your career by teaming with other professionals to deliver timely, accurate, and high-quality payroll-compliant output in accordance with the prevailing local statutory regulations and compensation details provided by our clients.
Your key responsibilities

• Collect monthly payroll data, perform gross to net payroll calculations, and prepare payroll reports in a timely, accurate, and complete manner.
• Monthly Output reviews, Variance Analysis and reconciliations
• Provide support in onboarding new clients, system implementation, and data migration
• Support clients in Wage Protection System setup and related payroll compliance activities
• DEWS registration and ongoing monthly tasks assistance
• Provide support on Expat and National employee payroll requirements including GPSSA registration, deregistration, and assistance on Full and final Settlement calculations
• Establish maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships to help ensure that the services delivered are of the highest standards.
• Client query management according to timelines
• Anticipate and identify risks, escalate issues as appropriate with the concerned parties/authorities, and initiate performance-improvement solutions

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Strong sense of urgency with great organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Meticulous, resourceful, and reliable
• Numerically inclined with good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Flexibility to work based on payroll deadlines
• Strong spreadsheet skills (MS Excel essential) and good knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Accountancy / Finance related discipline with 5 \xe2\x80\x93 7 years of experience in payroll outsourcing preferably from professional firms
• Good knowledge of payroll and employment-related laws, and best practices in GCC countries

Ideally, you will also have

• Experience in dealing with multinational clients and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

What we look for
Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be a confident team player who collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.
What we offer
We offer a competitive compensation package where you\xe2\x80\x99ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You\xe2\x80\x99ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We\xe2\x80\x99ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We\xe2\x80\x99ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You\xe2\x80\x99ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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