Finance & Accountant Right force Manpower Service LLC

Position Overview

We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Payroll & Finance Officer to join our dynamic team in the manpower outsourcing industry. This critical role requires expertise in managing complex multi-client payroll cycles, ensuring 100% compliance with labor and tax regulations, and maintaining accurate financial records for a large, flexible workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management (Primary Focus)

• Process end-to-end payroll for a large, variable workforce (contractors, temporary staff, and permanent employees) across multiple client accounts
• Calculate wages, overtime, allowances, deductions, and final settlements with absolute accuracy
• Manage timesheet validation, attendance records, and leave balances
• Handle payroll for employees across different designations, nationalities, and employment contracts
• Ensure timely processing of monthly, bi-weekly, and weekly payroll cycles
• Prepare and distribute electronic payslips
• Manage payroll-related queries from employees and client contacts

Finance & Accounting

• Maintain accurate financial records for payroll operations
• Process accounts payable and receivable related to payroll and staffing services
• Prepare monthly payroll journals and reconciliation with general ledger
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes
• Manage petty cash and expense reimbursements
• Support in budgeting and forecasting for payroll expenses
• Prepare client billing based on timesheets and contractual terms

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure strict compliance with WPS (Wage Protection System) where applicable
• Stay updated on labor laws, tax regulations, and social insurance requirements
• Prepare and submit statutory filings (VAT, payroll taxes, social security, etc.)
• Generate payroll reports for management and clients
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for all payroll transactions
• Prepare MIS reports on payroll costs, headcount, and utilization metrics

Client & Vendor Management

• Coordinate with client representatives for timesheet approvals and payroll inputs
• Liaise with banks for salary transfers and payroll-related transactions
• Manage relationships with government authorities for compliance matters
• Coordinate with insurance providers for employee benefits administration

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field
• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience in manpower outsourcing, recruitment, or contracting industry
• Proven experience managing payroll for 500+ employees across multiple clients
• Expert knowledge of labor laws, tax regulations, and social insurance schemes
• Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., Bayzat, WPS systems, SAP, Oracle)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas)
• Experience with WPS (Wage Protection System) implementation
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and reconciliation processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, or payroll-specific qualifications)
• Experience with multi-national workforce payroll
• Knowledge of visa processing and labor card systems
• Bilingual abilities (English + Arabic/other relevant languages)