GAL is a leading aviation services company in the UAE, committed to operational excellence and financial accuracy. The Finance Operations team ensures timely and accurate payroll, benefits, and reporting, supporting both employees and stakeholders.

Role Overview
We are seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage payroll processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role is key to maintaining employee confidence, regulatory compliance, and smooth HR-finance operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare payroll reports and reconcile transactions between HR and general ledger.

• Process monthly payroll payments accurately and on time.

• Record manual accruals for gratuity, leave, air tickets, and other payroll provisions.

• Verify and process employee requests: end-of-service benefits, salary/housing advances, and other expenses.

• Prepare monthly “Other Deductions” reports for HR Payroll.

• Reconcile employee pension data and ensure timely payments to the pension fund.

• Prepare cheques and bank transfers for employee-related requests.

• Generate weekly non-payroll allowances reports and initiate payments.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Big Four accounting firm.

• 3–5 years of experience in public or private accounting.

• Experience interacting with external auditors and other stakeholders.

• Based in the UAE.

• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, accounting principles, and financial reporting.

Employment Details:

• Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

• Employment Type: Full-time / On-site

• Industry: Finance / Accounting / Payroll