IFS - Finance - Payroll Senior Officer - Senior Associate

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IFS - Finance - Payroll Senior Officer - Senior Associate - DubaiAt PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. Were a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS - FinanceManagement LevelSenior Associate& SummaryA career in Finance, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC in all aspects of our Finance internal function including financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and assisting leadership with overall strategy. Youll focus on recording and analysing financial transactions, paying and receiving invoices, maintaining financial statement ledger accounts, and preparing analysis and reconciliations of bills to detect fraud.As a part of our Payroll team, youll help PwC manage and administer timely, accurate, and efficient processing of our payroll operations. Youll help manage the Payroll account ledgers, prepare tax reports and documents, and perform routine internal audits to make sure our system is always compliant with federal, state, and local laws.FinancialResponsible for the accurate and timely calculation of payroll, expenses, overtime and final settlements.Preparation and validation of Wage Protection System (WPS) related payments, other electronic remittances and payroll checks.Preparation of monthly gross pay reconciliation, head count and payment summary.Timely filing and payment of social security obligations and other employee benefit payments.Calculation of payroll liabilities based on local regulations and PwC policies and procedures.Timely accounting of all payments made and accrual of payroll liabilities.Preparation of inter-territory bills for cost recharges across PwC ME offices.Other necessary work as decided by the Payroll Manager.CustomerMaintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and validating data.Ensure that all employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner.Respond to employee queries on payroll or expense payments with the agreed timelines.Provide staff with confidence by ensuring confidentiality of payroll process.Work closely with local HC Operations teams, HC SSC teams and the OneFinance SSC expense processing team.Internal ProcessCompliance with PwC policies and procedures. Evaluate current systems, and recommend operating efficiency improvements, where applicable.Proper documentation of payments and compliance with timely archiving requirements.Preparation of reports illustrating payroll expenditures by business unit, global mobility related etc.Learning & GrowthContribute to an environment of teamwork.Continuing professional development of self.Access to a Global organization.Act as a liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships. REQUIREMENTS: EducationBachelors Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related fieldPart qualified / qualified Certified Accountant or similar preferredLanguageFluency in written and spoken English, proficiency in Arabic would be an advantage.Specific Experience4+ years of experience in a payroll functionDemonstrated experience within payroll functionExperience in handling payroll activities in a large organization with over 2000 employees.Technical SkillsProficiency in working with payroll softwareExcellent level of accuracy to a high level of detail and analytical skillsExcellent understanding of payroll processesExcellent excel skills including vlookup and Pivot tablesGood GL accounting skillsThorough knowledge and understanding of the labour laws and social security rules of the GCC countries. In depth understanding of payroll, benefits, and reimbursement processing proceduresIn depth understanding of accounting entries, general accounting standards and practices.Soft SkillsOrganization, thoroughness, eye for detail, time management skills and proactivity neededStrong verbal and written communication skillsGood time managementMust be able to multitask and prioritise workloadSkilled in maintaining client relationshipsSkilled in working well within a teamGood liaison skills, with the ability to maintain geographical relationshipsGood decision making skillsStrong customer service skillsEthical ConductTravel REQUIREMENTS0%Available for Work Visa SponsorshipYesGovernment Clearance RequiredNo

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About Company

PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value theyre looking for.

Were a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets - UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm.