Associate Specialist - Payroll

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants


Date: 22 hours ago
City: Petaling Jaya
Contract type: Full time
About the Role:

You will manage the region’s monthly payroll processing with the payroll vendor capturing all changes and deviations advised by the contact,. Accountable to verify and validate all payroll input to ensure accuracy and in compliance and in sync with the internal audit framework. You will report to the Associate Manager - Payroll.

You Will:

  • Process monthly end-to-end payroll of multiple countries following established global policy, process and compliance framework.
  • Responsible and accountable to verify and validate all monthly payroll input
  • Accountable to ensure compliance to payroll related regulatory/ statutory requirements in each jurisdiction.
  • Manage relationship with HR, finance, regional heads, banks and third-party vendors
  • Manage workflows to capture all pay elements (Hires, exits, increments)
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll following Payroll Schedule/ Calendar observing the Service level agreement.
  • Prepare Payroll Calendar and update checklist.
  • Support internal and external audit requirements.
  • Support analytical review of payroll transactions to identify and rectify errors and omissions.
  • Implement agreed continuous improvement opportunities for assigned processes
  • Document work practices and support streamlining processes to improve efficiency.
  • Manage all end-to-end escalation issues for Level 2 payroll support.
  • Create payroll-related reports ensuring data confidentiality.
  • Handle PO billing or any payment execution for country payroll.
  • Update all Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure document is up-to-date.
  • Review timesheet submissions for accuracy and completeness; troubleshoot errors and make necessary adjustments.
  • Calculate employee payroll deductions, including taxes and benefit premiums.
  • Reconcile payroll before transmission and validate confirmation reports.
  • Ensure tax treatment of employer paid benefits.
  • Use a hybrid work schedule


You Have:

  • 2-3 years of related payroll experiences in BPO/HR Shared Service industry.
  • High School Diploma.
  • English language competency.


How We Support You:

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.

We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, retirement, annual leave, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We care about our employees' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognize that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle.

We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.

About Us:

At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world's most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today's demands, and prepare for tomorrow's challenges through quality education, resources, and training.

Learn more about The Association on LinkedIn and our Career Site .

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We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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