36 Payroll Specialist jobs in Pakistan

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist with hands-on expertise in managing payroll through the ADP platform. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and reporting, with U.S. payroll experience considered a strong advantage. This role requires attention to detail, confidentiality, and a proactive approach to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.

1. Process end-to-end payroll for employees using ADP (Workforce Now/Run/Enterprise or other ADP platforms).
2. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
3. Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data, including new hires, terminations, transfers, and compensation changes.
4. Handle payroll tax filings, year-end processing, W-2/1099 issuance, and reconciliation.
5. Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
6. Coordinate with HR and Finance departments to ensure alignment on employee data, benefits, and deductions.
7. Prepare payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders.
8. Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field (preferred).
2. 3+ years of payroll processing experience, with direct experience using ADP systems.
3. Prior experience processing U.S. payroll is strongly preferred.
4. Knowledge of payroll regulations and tax laws in the U.S.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. Excellent organizational and communication skills.
8. Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently.

MENA Tax - Accounting Compliance & Reporting, Senior Associate

Our globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help our clients thrive in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms that make us an ideal partner for all their tax-related needs. In Tax, we equip clients to make better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly.

Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value. Tax has six sub-service lines which cover a wide range of issues: Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services and People Advisory Services.

The opportunity

Our ACR tax service line operates as a team of highly experienced tax professionals who focus on delivering efficient and effective resources to companies in the region. Our goal is to improve quality, manage risk, create efficiency and drive value. Our market leading approach combines standard and efficient processes, highly effective tools and an extensive network of local tax and accounting professionals.

You will have the opportunity to provide clients an integrated, consistent, quality service that unlocks the potential of the compliance function, with tax compliance, statutory accounts preparation and tax accounting calculation support.

Your key responsibilities

You will be assisting clients in their financial digital processes (e.g. preparation and interpretation of year-end-closings, audit assistance, financial statements, etc.), tax compliance (corporate tax returns and VAT returns, etc.), general accounting, credit control and internal optimization projects. You will also be responsible for management reports, budgeting, analytical bookkeeping, financial health and competitors’ analysis.

You will be responsible for overall day to day requirements in client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, put in place the necessary standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, resolve or escalate issues as appropriate and drive performance-improvement solutions.

You will supervise high performing teams and build a positive learning culture, coaching and counseling junior team members to help them develop. You will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to our Tax Quality guidelines.

Skills and attributes for success

If you are an excellent communicator and detail oriented professional with a strong track record of management experience who is comfortable working across borders with a wide network of people and with large amount of data, you will be perfect for the role.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor's degree with strong academic credentials in accounting, business, finance, taxation or any related essential fields.
• Preferably an MBA, Masters or another related advanced degree and/or professional qualifications e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment.
• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards, relevant tax rules, procedures and guidelines.

Ideally, you also have

• Experience of dealing with multinational clients and ability to work in multi-cultural environment.
• Experience and knowledge of tax compliance, financial reporting and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Demonstrated good understanding and capability of implementing accounting concepts.
• Excellent analytical, management and leadership skills.
• Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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Date: Jul 23, 2025

Requisition ID: 1628924

MENA Tax - Accounting Compliance & Reporting, Senior Associate

Our globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help our clients thrive in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms that make us an ideal partner for all their tax-related needs. In Tax, we equip clients to make better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly.

Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value. Tax has six sub-service lines which cover a wide range of issues: Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services and People Advisory Services.

The opportunity

Our ACR tax service line operates as a team of highly experienced tax professionals who focus on delivering efficient and effective resources to companies in the region. Our goal is to improve quality, manage risk, create efficiency and drive value. Our market leading approach combines standard and efficient processes, highly effective tools and an extensive network of local tax and accounting professionals.

You will have the opportunity to provide clients an integrated, consistent, quality service that unlocks the potential of the compliance function, with tax compliance, statutory accounts preparation and tax accounting calculation support.

Your key responsibilities

You will be assisting clients in their financial digital processes (e.g. preparation and interpretation of year-end-closings, audit assistance, financial statements, etc.), tax compliance (corporate tax returns and VAT returns, etc.), general accounting, credit control and internal optimization projects. You will also be responsible for management reports, budgeting, analytical bookkeeping, financial health and competitors’ analysis.

You will be responsible for overall day to day requirements in client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, put in place the necessary standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, resolve or escalate issues as appropriate and drive performance-improvement solutions.

You will supervise high performing teams and build a positive learning culture, coaching and counseling junior team members to help them develop. You will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to our Tax Quality guidelines.

Skills and attributes for success

If you are an excellent communicator and detail oriented professional with a strong track record of management experience who is comfortable working across borders with a wide network of people and with large amount of data, you will be perfect for the role.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor's degree with strong academic credentials in accounting, business, finance, taxation or any related essential fields.
• Preferably an MBA, Masters or another related advanced degree and/or professional qualifications e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment.
• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards, relevant tax rules, procedures and guidelines.

Ideally, you also have

• Experience of dealing with multinational clients and ability to work in multi-cultural environment.
• Experience and knowledge of tax compliance, financial reporting and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Demonstrated good understanding and capability of implementing accounting concepts.
• Excellent analytical, management and leadership skills.
• Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

EY | Building a better working world

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.

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The opportunity

Our ACR tax service line operates as a team of highly experienced tax professionals who focus on delivering efficient and effective resources to companies in the region. Our goal is to improve quality, manage risk, create efficiency, and drive value. Our market-leading approach combines standard and efficient processes, highly effective tools, and an extensive network of local tax and accounting professionals.

You will have the opportunity to provide clients with an integrated, consistent, quality service that unlocks the potential of the compliance function, including tax compliance, statutory accounts preparation, and tax accounting calculation support.

As part of a MENA team, you will be responsible for leading a team providing high-quality tax services to clients across various industries. You will also oversee service delivery, coordination, issue resolution, and contract management of large-scale projects, managing and coordinating the delivery of tax services by EY teams in the region.

Your key responsibilities

You will support client engagements by coordinating with clients and internal team members, managing deadlines, and tracking engagement economics. Your responsibilities include assisting clients in financial digital processes (preparation and interpretation of year-end closings, audit assistance, financial statements, etc.), tax compliance (corporate tax returns, VAT returns, etc.), general accounting, credit control, and internal optimization projects. You will also manage management reports, budgeting, analytical bookkeeping, financial health assessments, and competitors' analysis.

You will oversee daily requirements in client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, establish standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, resolve or escalate issues, and drive performance improvements.

You will create, lead, and motivate high-performing teams, fostering a positive learning culture. Coaching and counseling junior team members will be part of your role to aid their development. You will manage engagement economics and communicate significant issues, fees, and estimates-to-complete to partners and clients. Ensuring adherence to Tax Quality guidelines will also be your responsibility.

Skills and attributes for success

If you are an excellent communicator, detail-oriented, with a strong management track record, and comfortable working across borders with a wide network of people and large data sets, you will excel in this role.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor's degree with strong academic credentials in accounting, business, finance, taxation, or related fields.
• Advanced degrees or professional qualifications such as MBA, Masters, CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT, or equivalent.
• Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience, preferably within a large professional services firm or similar environment.
• Extensive knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards, relevant tax rules, procedures, and guidelines.
• Practical experience with regulatory topics including Prudential Reporting, Structural Reform, new accounting and compliance innovations, and business audit skills.

Ideally, you also have

• Experience dealing with multinational clients and working in a multicultural environment.
• Knowledge of tax compliance, financial reporting, and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Strong negotiation skills, market-winning ability, and resilience under challenging situations.
• Good understanding and implementation skills of accounting concepts.

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to prioritize in a rapidly changing industry, and effective communication skills. You should be a confident team player capable of collaborating across teams and eager to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package based on performance, along with:

• Continuous learning opportunities to develop your skills and mindset.
• Success defined by you, with tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact.
• Transformative leadership through coaching and confidence-building.
• A diverse and inclusive culture that embraces your individuality and empowers your voice.

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Date: Jul 23, 2025

Requisition ID: 1628920

Our globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help our clients thrive in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms that make us an ideal partner for all their tax-related needs. In Tax, we equip clients to make better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly.

Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value. Tax has six sub-service lines which cover a wide range of issues: Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services and People Advisory Services.

The opportunity

Our ACR tax service line operates as a team of highly experienced tax professionals who focus on delivering efficient and effective resources to companies in the region. Our goal is to improve quality, manage risk, create efficiency and drive value. Our market leading approach combines standard and efficient processes, highly effective tools and an extensive network of local tax and accounting professionals.

You will have the opportunity to provide clients an integrated, consistent, quality service that unlocks the potential of the compliance function, with tax compliance, statutory accounts preparation and tax accounting calculation support.

As part of a MENA team, you will be responsible for leading a team providing high quality tax services to clients across a range of industries. You will also lead a team looking after service delivery, coordination, issue resolution, and contract management of large-scale projects where you will need to manage and coordinate the delivery of tax services by EY teams in the region.

Your key responsibilities

You will spend your time supporting client engagements by coordinating with clients and internal team members, managing deadlines, and tracking engagement economics.You will be assisting clients in their financial digital processes (e.g. preparation and interpretation of year-end-closings, audit assistance, financial statements, etc.), tax compliance (corporate tax returns and VAT returns, etc.), general accounting, credit control and internal optimization projects. You will also be responsible for management reports, budgeting, analytical bookkeeping, financial health and competitors’ analysis.

You will be responsible for overall day to day requirements in client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, put in place the necessary standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, resolve or escalate issues as appropriate and drive performance-improvement solutions.

You will create, lead and motivate high performing teams and build a positive learning culture, coaching and counseling junior team members to help them develop. You will be responsible for managing engagement economics and communicating significant issues, fees and estimates-to-complete to partners and clients. You will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to our Tax Quality guidelines.

Skills and attributes for success

If you are an excellent communicator and detail oriented professional with a strong track record of management experience who is comfortable working across borders with a wide network of people and with large amount of data, you will be perfect for the role.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor's degree with strong academic credentials in accounting, business, finance, taxation or any related essential fields.
• MBA, Masters or another related advanced degree and/or professional qualifications e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 4+years of relevant experience, ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment.
• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards, relevant tax rules, procedures and guidelines.
• Practical experience of regulatory topics including Prudential Reporting, Structural Reform; new accounting and compliance innovation; and/or Business audit skills.

Ideally, you also have

• Experience of dealing with multinational clients and ability to work in multi-cultural environment.
• Experience and knowledge of tax compliance, financial reporting and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Ability to win in the market, good negotiation skill and ability to work under challenging situations.
• Demonstrated good understanding and capability of implementing accounting concepts.

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

EY | Building a better working world

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.

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