Accounting and Payroll Specialist (AU Market)

About the Role:

We are looking for an Accounting & Payroll Officer to support our Finance team in managing accurate, timely, and efficient payroll operations while assisting with day-to-day accounting and month-end activities.

This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, analytical, and comfortable handling both payroll and accounting responsibilities.

What You'll Do

Payroll

• Manage employee HR, payroll, leave, salary adjustment, and employment records.
• Process monthly and off-cycle payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Handle payroll and leave-related queries from employees and managers.
• Manage and improve leave administration processes.
• Prepare payroll reports, including payroll variance and leave liability reports.
• Prepare payroll payment files and month-end payroll journals.
• Support onboarding activities for new employees.
• Handle ad hoc payroll and reporting requirements.

Accounting

• Support daily accounting operations, including:
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Bank reconciliations
• Credit card reconciliations
• General Ledger maintenance
• Assist with month-end closing activities.
• Prepare month-end journals, financial statements, and account reconciliations.

Process & Stakeholder Support

• Support finance system improvements, automation, and process enhancement initiatives.
• Work closely with the Finance team and local management to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Provide general administrative and documentation support when required.
• Maintain complete, organized, confidential, and easily accessible finance and payroll records.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in payroll and accounting operations
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Good understanding of payroll records, reconciliations, and financial processes
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Able to handle confidential employee and payroll information appropriately
• Analytical and practical approach to problem-solving
• Flexible and collaborative team player