Assistant Payroll Manager

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Payroll Manager to join our clients Facilities Management business supporting a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees across multiple high-profile contracts.

Salary: AED 18,000 per month depending on experience

Company Overview

A leading Facilities Management company delivering services across major client contracts in the region. The workforce consists primarily of site-based operational employees deployed across various locations.

Role Summary

This role will lead in managing end-to-end payroll operations for a high-volume, contract-driven workforce. The Assistant Payroll Manager will oversee a team of two payroll processors, ensure payroll accuracy, manage reconciliations, and produce detailed financial and operational reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processing for 2,000 employees.
• Supervise two payroll team members.
• Review and validate manually recorded timesheets and supervisor approvals.
• Verify overtime, leave, sickness, and expense claims.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger and sub-ledger accounts.
• Allocate payroll costs accurately across multiple client contracts.
• Prepare monthly payroll and management reports, including overtime, absenteeism, and client cost analysis.
• Support transition from manual timekeeping to automated systems.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen payroll controls.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ payroll experience in a high-volume environment.
• Accounting or Finance background with experience in GL reconciliations.
• Experience within Facilities Management, Engineering, or Construction sectors preferred.
• Strong Excel skills; Power BI highly desirable.
• MBA or relevant degree preferred.

This role is full time in Dubai and paying a maximum of AED 18,000 per month.

Please only apply if you meet the requirements.