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About the Role:

The Finance Senior Associate – Payroll is responsible for the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring that employee compensation is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing

Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including payroll inputs, validation, computation, and release
Ensure all payroll transactions (allowances, deductions, adjustments) are processed accurately
Validate employee data including hires, exits, salary movements, and payroll changes

Compliance and Statutory Requirements

Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements (BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG)
Prepare and review payroll-related filings and reports for government agencies
Maintain accurate payroll records for audit and regulatory requirements

Reconciliation and Controls

Perform payroll reconciliations (payroll register vs general ledger, bank funding, and statutory accounts)
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Ensure strong controls are in place to maintain payroll accuracy and confidentiality

Stakeholder Management

Coordinate with HR and other teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of payroll inputs
Address payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders
Support internal and external audits related to payroll

Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and controls
Support automation and system enhancements where applicable
Maintain documentation of payroll procedures and ensure adherence to standards

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA is preferred
At least 4–6 years of relevant experience in payroll operations
Amenable to a hybrid work setup in Makati City

Skills and Competencies

Strong understanding of payroll processes and statutory compliance in the Philippines
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to manage deadlines in a structured payroll cycle
Good communication skills for stakeholder engagement

Technical Skills

Experience with payroll or ERP systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle) is an advantage
knowledge on BIR rules on payroll tax, SSS/PhilHealth/HDMF policies and contribution calculations.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications

Finance Senior Associate Payroll