MOHAMMAD SHAHBAZ ALI
Payroll Specialists
Doha
Summary
Highly communicative Payroll Specialist promoting more than 8 years of expertise in auditing payroll data and processing garnishments . An action-oriented professional with skills in ADP processing and SAP and EPICOR . Offering talents in cultivating lasting relationships, resolving issues quickly, and identifying mistakes on time sheets. Proficient in handling payroll for Qatari nationals, expatriates, and local staff. Well-versed in Qatar Labor Law and skilled in managing office environments efficiently. Demonstrated expertise in various HR functions, including compliance with GARSIA (Qatar), PASI (Oman), and GOSI (Saudi Arabia). Proven ability to navigate complex HR landscapes and implement effective solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Power International Holding
10.2022 - Current
- Preparing the payroll schedule in a timely and accurate manner monthly, according to the company policy and procedures, ensuring that all alterations to the payroll are made based on information provided with the required approvals.
- Diligently monitoring and verifying all deductions, advance payments, allowance payments, and recoveries.
- Collaborating with relevant managers or HR team members to confirm accuracy, promptly making any necessary adjustments to rectify identified errors.
- Thoroughly checking and verifying all staff payments related to End of Service settlement (EOSS), including resignations, end-of-contract payments, and termination clause payments.
- Collaborating with team members to ensure accuracy and compliance, making necessary adjustments to address any discrepancies.
- Meticulously checking and reconciling the bank transfer list with the bank summary and net payment report.
- Ensuring the net payment report aligns with the register and thoroughly reviewing the payroll summary, advance payments, outstanding loan balances, and records of overtime, holiday leave, and absences.
- After completing the final payroll run, thoroughly reviewing any miscellaneous reports, and promptly resolving any outstanding queries to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Preparing and distributing payroll reports to senior management and finance, as required.
- Assisting with internal and external audits by providing necessary payroll information and documentation.
- Delivering prompt and effective support to employees by addressing payroll inquiries through the payroll inbox or HR Helpdesk, ensuring timely and accurate responses to maintain employee satisfaction.
- Continuously evaluating and upgrading payroll systems and processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
- Implementing new technologies and best practices to streamline payroll operations and enhance overall performance.
- Maintaining the highest standards of accuracy in the SAP HRIS & Payroll system by regularly auditing data, implementing robust validation checks, and promptly addressing any discrepancies to ensure precise and reliable payroll processing.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 999+ employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Payroll Officer
Gulf Centre for Food Stuffs
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create an accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- With the assistance of a computer and a manual system.
- Processing payment of employee End of Service benefits, after resignation or termination.
- Keep track of hourly rates, wages, compensation benefit rates, and new hire information.
- Address issues and questions regarding payroll from employees and superiors.
- Preparing reports for the management and finance department.
- Processing Payroll Register, WPS File, and transferring to finance for final transfer.
- Collaborated with the HR department to ensure accurate employee records, benefit deductions, and leave balances.
- Managed garnishments, deductions, and other adjustments to ensure accurate payroll calculations and compliance with legal requirements.
HR & Payroll Officer
AL ALI Engineering CO WLL
07.2016 - 5 2022
- Maintaining monthly employee report of around 2,000 employees in 13 factories under Al Ali Engineering under payroll software – EPICOR, as per Wage Protection System (WPS).
- Processing payroll, which includes ensuring vacation and sick leave are tracked in the system.
- Processing D-Pay Cards, making sure that all employees have a bank account for salary transfer, especially those who are under company sponsorship.
- Assisting with communication and processing of workers' compensation.
- Processing of Overtime, Bonus, Reimbursement, Encashment, Deduction, and Paid Days.
- Assist in End-to-End Payroll Processing.
- Attending all the meetings for employee-related issues.
- Understanding and following payroll procedures and payroll-related forms.
- Dealing with payroll queries from employees.
- Collaborated with HR team to implement onboarding procedures that ensured new employees were set up accurately in the payroll system.
Customer Executive
Met Technologies Private Limited
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Searching for new clients who could benefit from our partners in a designated region.
- Worked for the U.K. Process.
- Dealing and handling queries of customers.
- Counseling customers and making them aware of the new product and services available.
- Attracting new customers and maintaining existing relationships with customers.
- Managing and interpreting customer requirements.
- Persuading clients that a product or service will best satisfy their needs.
- Convincing them to take the survey and achieve the desired organizational target.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints in a timely manner.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, maintaining composure even during difficult conversations with clients.
Education
Bachelors of Commerce - Commerce
Calcutta University
Kolkata, West Bengal, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Payroll Processing - MENA Region
Payroll Administration
Payroll Auditing
Time sheet review
Data Reconciliation
Meeting deadlines
Audit Support
Report Preparation
Analytical Skills
Interpersonal and written communication
Proficient in MS Office and good knowledge of relevant software (eg SAP, EPICOR) and databases
Communicationskills
Good Communication English Skills (Oral & Written), Basic Arabic (Oral), Full exposure of Native Language
Educationallevel
Bachelor’s Degree
Course
Bachelor’s in commerce
University
Calcutta University
Graduate
April 2015
Professional Highlights
Currently working in Power International Holding, Assets Group as a Payroll Specialist after a long career of 7 years as an HR & Payroll Officer in AL Ali Engineering Co W.L.L with responsibility of Administrative, HR and Payroll job started my career as an HR Assistant in a construction company and now specializes in making payroll of Construction, FMCG (Seara Chicken and Shamal Waters), Hospitality (Assets Hilton), F&B (Aura Hospitality) and Service providing companies(Estithmar Holding). Experience in various GCC countries payroll such as Qatar, Oman, Saudi and overseas payroll of Maldives. Computer literate, Proficient in computer applications such as SAP ERP, EPICOR ERP, MS EXCEL, MS Word, and Power Point also a fast learner, able to cope-up in a fast-paced working environment, with above average interpersonal and communication skills.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/08/92
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Islam
References
Upon request
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Power International Holding
10.2022 - Current
Payroll Officer
Gulf Centre for Food Stuffs
05.2022 - 10.2022
HR & Payroll Officer
AL ALI Engineering CO WLL
07.2016 - 5 2022
Customer Executive
Met Technologies Private Limited
08.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelors of Commerce - Commerce
Calcutta University
04.2001 -