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Payroll Officer

  • Location:

    Erbil, Iraq

  • Sector:

    Consultancy

  • Contact:

    Ghusoon Nader

  • Job ref:

    1974

  • Published:

    over 3 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    2020-09-16

MSELECT is looking for Payroll Officer for a consultancy client in Erbil to join a finance department and administer employee compensation. minimum 5 years of experience in payroll is requested, fluency in English is a must.
 
Payroll Officer responsibilities include calculating employees’ compensation, updating internal payroll databases and ensuring timely payments. To be successful in this role, you should have a flair for numbers and be able to handle sensitive information in a fast-paced environment. If you’re also familiar with labor legislation, we’d like to meet you. Ultimately, you will help run a smooth and accurate payroll process.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Collect daily, weekly or monthly timesheets
  • Calculate expenses and allowances
  • Prepare employees’ compensation by the end of each month
  • Schedule bank payments to employees
  • Distribute payment statements
  • Report on payroll expenses
  • Ensure wages, SS and tax comply with regulations
  • Enter new employees’ data (e.g. bank accounts and tax identification numbers) into internal databases
  • Answer employee questions about compensation, benefits, taxes and insurance deductions
  • Compile key operational payroll metrics & dashboards
  • Prepare periodic payroll reconciliation and submit reports to the finance manager for review
Requirements:
  • Over 5 years of experience in Payroll for a large organisation
  • BSc in Accounting, Human Resources or relevant field
  • Hands-on experience with HRIS or accounting software
  • Strong math skills with an ability to spot numerical errors
  • Good knowledge of labour legislation
  • Time-management skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information
  • In-depth knowledge of general accounting principles and payroll best practices
  • Great attention to detail and confidentiality
  • Exquisite math and numerical skills
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Aptitude in problem-solving
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.