FTI Consulting, Inc Hiring for Senior Payroll Specialist | Finance & Accounting | Core Operations Job at Dubai Full Time

FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm, dedicated to helping organisations navigate and manage a diverse range of complex issues and business challenges. Our expertise covers the spectrum of Corporate Finance & Restructuring, Economic Consulting, Forensic & Litigation Consulting, Strategic Communications and Technology. We are a company of more than 7,000 professionals with annual revenues in excess of US$2.8 billion, with offices located in every major business centre in the world.

Our professionals are some of the most experienced leaders in their fields and advise across a range of industries. Our clients engage us for high-stakes concerns or emerging opportunities that require specialised expertise, and over the past two decades we have been engaged to work behind the headlines on some of the biggest news stories to date.

FTI Consulting is a fast growing and vibrant place to work. Steered by our values of Integrity, Creativity, Achievement, Empathy and Respect, its meritocratic culture invites both collaboration and healthy debate. We are large enough to be trusted by our clients to solve their biggest issues and yet small enough to know our colleagues on a personal level enabling better team working and a supportive culture to develop your career goals and ambitions.

About the Opportunity:

Senior Payroll Specialist is a support role within the Middle East, Africa & India finance team and reports to Assistant Manager – Corporate Accounting & Payroll based in Dubai. The Senior Payroll Specialist will assist in all aspects of the monthly payroll processing for 9 entities spread across 5 countries as well as supporting other administrative functions within the team.

Primary Duties:

• Processing of the Payroll for approx. 550 employees on a monthly basis from 9 offices in 5 countries.
• Collating and processing all payroll data (such as starters, leavers, benefits, bonuses, overtime, pensions etc.) to service providers in a timely manner.
• In depth knowledge of statutory legislation in relation to payroll in Middle East, Africa & India.
• Good working knowledge of GL coding/costings
• Prepare & review the monthly payroll reconciliations and control reports
• Issue the monthly payroll files to senior management for approval and payroll sign off
• Produce final payroll reports to enable the management accounting team to post the monthly payroll journal
• Day to day liaison with clients – Employees, Benefits team, Finance, HR, HMRC, Pension Provider, etc.
• Other ad hoc duties as required

Key Skills:

• Minimum of 4 years payroll experience
• Experience of dealing with payroll from start to finish in an in-house processing environment
• Good working knowledge of Excel (v-look ups), Word and PowerPoint
• Experienced in working to tight deadlines
• Methodical and organised
• Strong attention to detail is essential
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritise, manage time and work effectively
• Strong team player in an environment of professionals
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• Open minded with a positive attitude

Preferred Skills:

• Experience of Professional Services Environment

#LI-AW1Our Benefits

Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits.

We offer a competitive benefits and wellbeing programme including private medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, income protection, flex critical illness cover, 5% employer pension contribution, holiday buy, discounted gym membership, interest free travel loans, paid volunteer hours and corporate matching for charitable donations, and much more.

About FTI Consulting

What makes us unique? With more than 7,000 employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on high-profile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities.

FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes . For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter ( @FTIConsulting ), Facebook and LinkedIn .

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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