CONTRACT PAYROLL OFFICER (TILL DEC 2020)

Job Description

  • Process monthly payroll including preparation of paperwork and data entry for all New Hires, Leavers and employee 
  • Preparation of all manual payments outside the normal pay run for post pay payments i.e. tax and manual termination pays
  • Prepare monthly reconciliation of payroll clearing accounts and general ledger related activities for submission to risk management.
  • Assist in documentation of all key payroll related procedures with periodic reviews to ensure internal and regulatory requirements are maintained
  • Adhere to payroll governance process 
  • Assist Payroll Manager, supporting the team for payroll processing activities as required
  • Excellent customer service in answering all payroll queries through the shared payroll inbox and phone
  • Working knowledge of all legislation requirements for Singapore
  • Strong knowledge in monthly &/ year end tax and tax clearance processes
  • Work on process improvements by looking at alignment across payroll locations/ countries and proposing on best practices within payroll processing

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years experience in payroll or finance related environment.
  • Working knowledge of SAP Payroll or other payroll systems
  • Excellent team player
  • Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all levels both face to face and via telephone and email
  • Excellent organisation/prioritiZation skills
  • Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, work well under pressure
  • Anticipate needs; demonstrate initiative and proactiveness
  • Ability to work and use discretion with confidential information
  • Ability to work on own initiative without supervision
  • Proficient in Word, intermediate Excel Knowledge
  • Prior experience in account reconciliation
  • Experience in Singapore / regional payroll