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