Ant International-Senior Payroll Specialist-Malaysia

Ant Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Ant Group seeks a Senior Payroll Specialist for Malaysia to manage monthly payroll for Asia entities and ensure regulatory compliance across APAC countries.

You will maintain payroll records, coordinate with payroll vendors, and resolve inquiries efficiently. The role requires more than 5 years of multi-country payroll experience, with APAC exposure, and strong knowledge of payroll, tax, and labour laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years in multi-country payroll processing; APAC experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll practices, labour laws, and tax regulations.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin; Bahasa Malaysia a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for Asia entities, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain and update payroll records for new hires, terminations, and changes.
• Manage employee deductions for taxes, benefits, and other withholdings.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulations; stay updated on changes.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports and documentation as required.
• Address payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor vendor performance; conduct regular reviews and address issues.
• Assist with internal and external payroll audits by providing necessary information.
• Utilize and maintain payroll and leave management systems; ensure data integrity.
• Provide training on payroll procedures as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

English and Mandarin proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia a plus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Finance or related field

Tools

Payroll systems

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Basic information

Working years: More than 5 years

Department: Ant International

Education background: Undergraduate

Release time: 2026.10.16

Job description

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing and processing the company’s payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payment to all employees. This role involves maintaining payroll records, closely working with payroll vendor, and adhering to all relevant regulations and company policies. The Payroll Specialist will also handle inquiries and resolve any payroll issues efficiently for assigned APAC countries.Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing: Process monthly payroll for employees in Asia entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain and update payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and changes in payroll status.
• Deductions and Benefits: Manage employee deductions for taxes, benefits, and other withholdings.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all payroll laws and regulations, staying updated on changes in payroll and tax laws.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit payroll reports, summaries, and relevant documentation as required.
• Issue Resolution: Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries and discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Vendor Management: Monitor vendor performance to ensure they meet quality and delivery standards. Conduct regular performance reviews and address any issues promptly.
• Audits: Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary payroll information and documentation.
• Systems Management: Utilize and maintain payroll and leave management systems and ensure data integrity.
• Training and Development: Stay informed about payroll best practices and provide training to staff on payroll procedures as needed.

Job Requirement

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Finance/Accounting or related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Experience: Solidpayrollexperience, more than 5 years in multi-country payroll processing; APAC regional experience preferred.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of payroll practices, labour laws, and tax regulations.
• Skills:
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong communication skills, English and Mandarin (both business-proficient); Bahasa Malaysia a plus
  • Capability to multi-task to manage multiple projects while maintain a close attention to detail and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.