Payroll Specialist

Role: Payroll Administrator and Tax Specialist for Asia region.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all aspects of an outsourced Payroll to ensure timely and accurate processing of payments, benefits, statutory contributions and income tax.
• Perform pre and post audit / reconciliation of payroll confirmation processes, gross to net totals, YTD accumulations, disbursements, etc.
• Create and maintain Payroll Operations and Tax Reporting calendars / schedules.
• Liaise with Human Resources, Benefits, Executive Comp and HRIS teams.
• Ensure compliance with local practices and regulations.
• Ensure end-to-end processes and audit steps are adhered to from HR data capture through gross to net payments, and the hand-off to Finance for recording in the general ledger.
• Partner with Finance and payroll vendor to ensure the accurate distributions and accounting for Payrolls and maintenance of the Payroll Account Master.
• Partner with Corporate Tax to ensure appropriate tax reporting, withholding, and remittance is applied to Payroll payments and deductions.
• Ensure payroll tax payments and withholdings are in compliance with applicable local legislation.
• Lead monthly and year-end activities and payment / wage and tax reconciliation with local Government agencies.
• Review and ensure appropriate approvals are received for special check requests, year to date adjustments, journal entries, wire transfers, Inter-company Transfers, etc.
• Coordinate all phases of yearend/year begin responsibilities which includes employee and employer Year End Tax Forms, Equity, CRD, and Bonus issuances and payments.
• Analyze current departmental processes to ensure performance is at optimal level.  Propose changes, enhancements to facilitate process improvements and optimize efficiencies where deemed necessary.
• Maintain and update Payroll User guide and work flow documents.
• Assist with the coordination of Internal and External Audits. Includes reporting and analyzing process flows and procedural changes to ensure compliance with firm policies and statutory mandates.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of Finance Payroll Administration and Payroll Tax expertise in Asia region.
• Understanding of country level legislation, regulation, and practices across Asia region.
• Understanding of tax and other relevant statutory regulations for payroll.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills coupled with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English, Cantonese and Mandarin (Written and Spoken) – Other Asia languages would be highly advantageous.
• Experience working with Workday.
• Proficiency in MS Office with strong MS Excel skills.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships.
• Attention to details will be essential.
• Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.

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