Payroll accountant Jobs in Jeddah

Join Flow Progressive Logistics as a Payroll Accountant!
Flow Progressive Logistics is a premier logistics and transportation company operating across Saudi Arabia and the region. Our focus is on delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions to enhance business productivity through operational excellence, safety, and innovation.

Role Overview:
The Payroll Accountant will manage payroll processing for all employees according to applicable local labor laws and company policies. This role is crucial in ensuring the timely disbursement of salaries and maintaining accurate payroll records.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing: Prepare and process monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accurate calculations of earnings, deductions, and end-of-service benefits.
• Compliance & Accuracy: Ensure adherence to Saudi labor laws, GOSI, and ZATCA regulations. Manage payroll confidentiality and accuracy.
• Reporting & Reconciliation: Generate payroll reports and support finance in month-end closing, ensuring payroll accounts are reconciled with the general ledger.
• Employee Support: Address payroll inquiries, maintain updated payroll files, and provide accurate final settlements.
• Coordination & System Management: Work with HR on employee changes, ensuring payroll systems reflect the latest HR data.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2–4 years of experience in payroll accounting
- Familiarity with Saudi labor laws and payroll compliance
- Proficiency in payroll software (*, SAP, Oracle)
- Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
- Excellent problem-solving and time management abilities.

Job Summary:
The Payroll Accountant is responsible for managing all payroll-related processes within the Human Resources Department. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing, handles employee financial transactions, manages HR-related invoices, and prepares the HR department’s annual budget. The Payroll Accountant also ensures full compliance with local labor laws and internal company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and manage monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain and update employee data, including salary changes, deductions, overtime, and allowances.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, local labor laws, and internal company policies.
• Prepare payroll reports for management and audit purposes.
• Manage all HR-related financial transactions, including end-of-service benefits, leave settlements, and other compensations.
• Handle HR department invoices with proper documentation, verification, and payment follow-up.
• Coordinate with the Finance Department to ensure accurate posting of payroll entries.
• Prepare and monitor the HR department’s annual budget and track monthly expenditures.
• Maintain accurate payroll and financial records using accounting and HR software.
• Support internal and external audits related to payroll and HR financial activities.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries professionally and in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Proven experience in payroll management or HR accounting.
• Strong knowledge of payroll practices and local labor laws.
• Proficiency in using HR and accounting software systems such as Manitech and Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.