Senior Payroll Officer

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Our client who is a leading company in Internet Services in Baghdad, Is seeking a qualified Senior Payroll Officer to fill this position and play a vital role in the overall success of the company.


Location

Baghdad - Hay Al-Jamia

Working time

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM  / 6 Days a week

Salary range

2,000,000 IQD - 2,500,000 IQD

Gender

Male / Female

Responsibilities

  • Execute end-to-end payroll processing for salaried, hourly, and contract employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Verify timesheets, attendance records, and other relevant data to prepare and process payroll.
  • Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and other adjustments in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
  • Handle adjustments such as retroactive pay, final paychecks for terminated employees, and other special payroll situations.
  • Ensure all payroll processes comply with local laws, including wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and labor laws.
  • Prepare and file required payroll tax reports, including quarterly and annual returns, to various tax authorities.  

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
  • At least 3-4 years of experience in payroll processing or a related role for Payroll Specialist.
  • Experience with payroll software systems is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with payroll tax laws and compliance requirements.
  • Accounting and Financial background and knowledge.
  • Proactive approach to identifying potential payroll issues before they arise.
  • Ability to analyze payroll issues, identify trends, and suggest improvements.