Associate (AAS) - Payroll (Petaling Jaya)

ACCA Careers; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Malaysia is seeking a Payroll Officer to handle various payroll processing tasks such as calculating wages and ensuring timely submissions of statutory remittances. The ideal candidate will have at least 1-2 years of relevant experience in payroll processing, preferably in an outsourcing environment. A diploma in Business Studies or Human Resource Management is required. A proactive, organized team player with strong interpersonal skills is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a diploma in a related field.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in payroll processing.
• Must be proactive and organized.

Responsibilities

• Perform payroll processing activities for assigned clients.
• Ensure timely submission of payroll and statutory remittances.
• Set up new pay components within payroll software.

Skills

Payroll processing

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer-oriented mindset

Education

Diploma in Business Studies or Human Resource Management

Job description

Descriptions

KPMG’s Accounting Advisory Services (AAS) practice is positioned to assist clients in the overall accounting related advisory.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of payroll processing activities for all clients’ (assigned under the portfolio) including computing wages, allowances, claims and overtime payments; calculating and recording payroll deductions; processing advanced payments; and processing new hires and terminations.
• Setting up new pay components within the payroll software and ensuring the correct legislative processes are followed.
• Accurate completion of payroll processes and ensuring that all deadlines are carried out systematically and timely.
• Ensure timely submission and distribution of payroll and statutory remittance e.g. EPF, SOCSO, EIS and Income Tax
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least diploma in Business Studies or Human Resource Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 1- 2 years of relevant working experience in processing payroll. Preferably in an outsourcing environment would be an added advantage.
• Good communication skill, proactive and able to multi-task.
• With customer-oriented mindset and have good interpersonal skill.
• Organize, analytical, meticulous, and highly sensitive to deadline is a must.
• Ability to prioritize and deal sensitively with confidential information.
• A good Team player with pleasant personality.

Closing Date: April 30, 2026

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.