Accounts and Payroll Executive

Job Description

Position: Accounts and Payroll Executive

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Description:

At STARTRADER, we combine trusted foundations with advanced technology to empower traders worldwide. As a global brand operating across 200+ regions and regulated by leading authorities, we provide secure access to 1,000+ CFDs through platforms such as MT4, MT5, STAR Copy, and the award-winning STARTRADER app.

Our international presence is strengthened through strategic collaborations, including our role as an Official Partner of the NBA, Official Partner of Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East, and Official Partner of the UAE National Cricket Team for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Since our launch in 2019, our vision has been to make trading more accessible, trusted, and empowering - shaping both our products and our culture as we continue to grow by listening, evolving, and supporting our global community.

STARTRADER is the brand representing a network of regulated and licensed entities across various jurisdictions, each authorised to provide specific financial services in compliance with local regulations. STARTRADER Global Financial Consultation & Financial Analysis (Dubai-based entity) is licensed and regulated by the Capital Market Authority in the UAE to conduct promotion and client introduction activities only. All trading services are provided by STARTRADER entities regulated in other jurisdictions. For more information, please visit our official website: www.startrader.com.

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

Why join us ?

STARTRADER is built on trust, innovation, and excellence. By joining us, you become part of a global brokerage where high performance is recognized, careers grow quickly, and teams collaborate to deliver exceptional client experiences. If you take pride in professionalism and ambition, STARTRADER is the right place for you.