RESPONSIBILITIES

Payroll Accounting, Forecasting & Management

• Responsible for owning the General Ledger (GL) payroll closing activities for US, UK and Continental Europe
• Ensure payroll processes and tax documents are accurate and up to date
• Working with Finance Managers in local offices (HK, FR, CH, IT) to review monthly payroll
• Work with payroll managers in the US and UK to identify and resolve issues
• Forecasting ownership of global payroll with SAP Analytics Cloud
• Provide Senior Finance Manager with global monthly payroll commentary for actuals and forecast
• Meetings with HR to review cost centers and allocation of employees to ensure information within Success Factors is accurate
• Working closely with external auditors to assist in completion of all audits specifically for payroll related queries
• Liaising directly with local tax offices regarding social contributions and taxes
• Ensure compliance with governmental laws for payroll accounting and taxes
• Support Senior Finance Manager with compensation plans and severance accounting

Balance Sheet Reviews & Payroll Ownership

• Responsible for maintaining and preparing the accuracy of payroll balance sheet reconciliations globally
• Payroll balance sheet reconciliations and investigations – pensions, employer taxes, benefits, etc
• Working with relevant key stakeholders to identify and resolve payroll balance sheet reconciliation issues
• Prepare balance sheet reviews for each entity and identify key areas of concerns
• Provide advice and support to the wider Finance team by identifying balance sheet reconciliations weaknesses and partnering with Financial Analysts in investigation
• Support investigation of audit weaknesses and provide suggestions for controls
• Global oversight of Payroll systems for the purpose of reporting, analysis and recording journal entries, including partnering with local Finance partners and Payroll teams.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• CPA qualified or equivalent
• Have minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in payroll accounting or similar role. Public accounting experience also preferred.
• Good knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, internal control and payroll taxes
• Ability to apply US GAAP statutory accounting requirements to complex payroll transactions
• Able to read and interpret agreements, then implement the relevant provisions of these agreements
• Have good attention to detail with strong analytical skills
• Be detail-oriented with good written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or other global ERP) preferred
• Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud, Blackline and HFM is beneficial (but not essential)
• Confident with Microsoft Excel and advanced formulas for analysis
• Ability to build relationships and influence others in order to achieve successful outcome global payroll project
• Fluent in English and another language beneficial

Cultural Fit Requirements:

• Strong credibility, ethical, full disclosure and clean financial history
• Confidential, fully understands the ethical standards of a CPA / ACCA
• Flexible and able to work in a fast-changing environment
• Ability to handle payroll including the challenges that are associated with this responsibility
• Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product
• Continuously challenges the status quo to drive process and technology requirements

The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $90,000-$110,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.