Senior Global Payroll Specialist
Current• Successfully processed payroll for over 3,000 employees in UAE, KSA & Bahrain markets using Microsoft Dynamics, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations and company policies.• Spearheaded the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics for payroll, working closely with ERP and HR teams to conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and resolve system-related issues Achieved 95% automation and streamlined the payroll process by 30%.• Expertly calculating & processing leave advances… Show more • Successfully processed payroll for over 3,000 employees in UAE, KSA & Bahrain markets using Microsoft Dynamics, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations and company policies.• Spearheaded the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics for payroll, working closely with ERP and HR teams to conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and resolve system-related issues Achieved 95% automation and streamlined the payroll process by 30%.• Expertly calculating & processing leave advances, Pension, GOSI, SIO & final settlements in accordance labour law & company policies. • Ensuring that all payroll related accounting entries are posted and performing reconciliation of accounting GLs related to people cost on monthly basis to ensure correct representation of figures in monthly financials.• Monitored monthly payroll expenses, performed variance analysis, identified drivers, and posted adjustment journal entries where required, resulting in a 20% reduction in errors and 10% reduction in expenses.• Liaising with payroll vendors specifically in KSA includes validation of payroll invoices, resolving discrepancies on salaries & agency fees & performing vendor reconciliation. • Prepared and presented various management reports as requested by senior management, including financial reports, payroll metrics, and variance analysis. Achieved a 100% satisfaction rating among senior management.• Engaging in internal/external audits by furnishing schedules for the payroll subledger. Show less