Accounts and Payroll Executive

Job Description

Position: Accounts and Payroll Executive
Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytically minded Account and Payroll Executive to join our team. This role sits at the intersection of financial operations and cash management. You will own day-to-day financial tasks such as petty cash management and payroll support, while also building reports, calculating commissions, and delivering actionable insights through Advanced Excel modelling.

Key Responsibilities:

Advanced Excel

· Design and maintain complex Excel workbooks using PivotTables, Power Query, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, and dynamic array formulas

· Build automated dashboards and management reports for weekly, monthly, and quarterly review cycles

Petty Cash Management

· Manage and reconcile the petty cash fund on a daily/weekly basis

· Record all petty cash transactions accurately in the accounting system

· Prepare petty cash vouchers, obtain appropriate approvals, and maintain physical/digital receipts

· Replenish petty cash as required and submit reconciliation reports to the Finance Manager

Payroll Support

· Assist in the end-to-end payroll process - data collection, calculations, and verification

· Maintain and update payroll data including attendance, deductions, overtime, and leaves

· Coordinate with the HR department to ensure payroll inputs are accurate and submitted on time

· Support payroll audits and resolve discrepancies with relevant stakeholders

Commission Calculations

· Calculate incentive payouts accurately based on approved structures.

· Maintain commission trackers in Excel, ensuring formulas are audit-ready and transparent

· Liaise with the teams managers to verify targets, achievements, and payout schedules

· Prepare commission statements and submit for approval prior to disbursement

Financial Reporting & Analysis

· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc financial and operational reports

· Support month-end and year-end close activities by providing accurate financial data

· Present findings in clear, visual formats (charts, summary tables, executive snapshots)

Requirements and Skillsets:

Education

· Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

· Professional certification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CMA) is a plus but not mandatory

Experience

· Minimum 2-4 years of experience in a finance, accounts, or similar roles as financial analyst/accountant role

· Demonstrated experience in petty cash handling, payroll processing, and commission calculations

· Proven track record of building reports and dashboards for management

Technical Knowledge and Skills

· Advanced Microsoft Excel — mandatory (PivotTables, Power Query, complex formulas, macros/VBA is a plus)

· Accounting, ERP software or Similar (e.g. SAP, QuickBooks, Oracle, Zoho Books, or similar)

· MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

· Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is good but not essential.

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in end-to-end payroll process - data collection, calculations, and verification for UAE based companies ?
• How many years of experience do you have in managing and reconcile the petty cash fund on a daily/weekly basis ?
• How many years of experience do you have in design and maintain complex Excel workbooks using PivotTables, Power Query, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, and dynamic array formulas ?
• What is your Monthly current salary ?
• What is your Monthly expected salary ?
• In how many days can you join ?
• What is your Visa status ?

Work Location: In person