Senior Executive, Payroll

The Senior Executive plays a critical role in providing payroll administration support for the University and ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees within the organization.

He/She oversees the end-to-end payroll administration, ensures compliance to statutory requirements, government legislation and group policies and standards, supports reporting needs and attends to queries from staff and stakeholders.

Job Description

• Manage payroll function including the monthly payroll processing for both full time and part-time staff, statutory contributions, tax filing and period end closing activities of assigned entities

• Process payroll-related payments including but not limited to education allowances, passage claims and other miscellaneous payments

• Perform finance related activities including but not limited to journal entries, reclassifications, and general ledger (GL) postings.

• Ensure payroll calculations, including salary, overtime, bonuses, and deductions, are accurate and in compliance with statutory requirements, government legislation and group policies and standards

• Ensure all payroll-related tax filings and reporting requirements are met accurately and on time

• Prepare and maintain regular and ad hoc requests of management reports/data by staff and/or entities

• Provide payroll related information for internal and external audits

• Address employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll, taxes, and deductions

• Educate employees on payroll-related policies and procedures

• Ensure the confidentiality of payroll data

• Ensure service levels and targets are consistent with standards and timeliness, and service is delivered to customers in accordance with pre-defined Service Level Agreement

• Support in various payroll related projects and initiatives

Requirements

• A Diploma or Degree preferably in Accountancy, Business, Human Resources or its equivalent.

• Preferably 2 or more years of working experience in handling payroll.

• Some experience in finance matters, with accounting knowledge, will be an advantage.

• Strong knowledge and application of Employment Act and other manpower-related regulations

• Organized, meticulous in handling data and a service-oriented mind-set

• A team player with good working attitude and is willing to learn and adapt.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel is a must

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.