Senior Payroll Accountant

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.

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.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Calculate payroll and personnel-related expenses for assigned entities

Coordinate payroll-related activities across multiple jurisdictions and legal entities

Partner closely with HR, Legal, Treasury and Tax teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing

Perform payroll-related account reconciliations and support month-end closing activities

Manage communication with external payroll providers, accounting firms, EORs, and other service providers

Review and oversee payroll calculations prepared by outsourced payroll teams and external providers

Ensure payroll data is complete, accurate, and delivered within established deadlines

Work with payroll software and related systems to support payroll operations and reporting

Create, document, and improve payroll processes, controls, and workflows

Identify inefficiencies and implement process enhancements to improve operational effectiveness and scalability

Support payroll-related audits by providing required payroll documentation, reconciliations, and supporting schedules

Resolve payroll-related issues and manage ad hoc operational requests in a timely manner

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN YOU

6+ years of accounting experience, including significant exposure to payroll accounting and personnel-related expenses

Strong understanding of payroll accounting, reconciliations, accruals, controls, and month-end close processes

Experience working with external payroll providers, outsourced teams, EORs and other service providers

General understanding of payroll-related tax and compliance requirements

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

Proven ability to establish, streamline, and improve processes in a fast-growing or evolving environment

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

Experience working with payroll software, EOR platforms and ERP systems (e.g. Oracle NetSuite)

Team player with a proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset

Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Fluent English, both written and spoken

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR TEAM?

Great challenges with various opportunities to prove your talents

A welcoming international team of highly qualified professionals

Remote work from anywhere in the world

Great corporate culture with internal events

Supportive and empowering environment

Flexible schedule

40 paid days off

Competitive salary