Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Coordination: Coordinate with the HR team for payroll input to ensure payroll is processed successfully.
• Journal Entries: Post payroll journal entries (payroll entries and accruals) accurately and timely.
• Financial Records: Maintain all financial year records and represent them to auditors, ensuring all queries are addressed for successful closure of books.
• Audit Support: Assist in statutory audit readiness and engage with auditors on any clarifications.
• Service Provider Management: Work closely with payroll service providers to ensure timely delivery of input and output, facilitating internal cash flow planning and ensuring closure without any slippage.
• Benefits and Compensation Partnership: Partner with benefits and compensation teams on topics related to AMER payroll.
• Compliance Monitoring: Monitor court orders and statutory notices closely, ensuring timely responses within stipulated deadlines.
• Cash Flow Coordination: Coordinate with Treasury, FP&A, and other teams to monitor cash movements and plan effectively to maintain sufficient funds for payroll payouts.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 5-6 years of payroll experience, specifically in North America.
• Strong knowledge of payroll accounting and accruals.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with statutory audits and financial reporting.