Payroll Accountant - Malaysia

Nintex; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced payroll specialist to manage end-to-end payroll for multiple APAC countries. You will ensure compliance with local regulations and provide a positive payroll experience while collaborating with finance and HR. Ideal candidates have substantial payroll processing experience, especially with Malaysian systems. This role offers a hybrid working model with flexible benefits.

Benefits

Global Gratitude and Recharge Days

Flexible, paid time off policy

Employee wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Community impact, paid volunteer time

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of payroll processing and accounting experience.
• Deep expertise in Malaysia payroll systems and statutory contributions.
• Experience with multi-jurisdiction payrolls is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for end-to-end payroll cycle for international companies.
• Administer payroll taxes and employee benefit reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit year-end payroll reporting and statutory filings.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounting knowledge

Knowledge of payroll legislation

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

About Nintex:

At Nintex, we are transforming the way people work, everywhere.

As the global standard for process intelligence and automation, we're trusted by over 10,000 public and private sector organizations across 90 countries. Our customers, from industry giants like Amazon, Coca-Cola, and Microsoft, rely on the Nintex Platform to accelerate their digital transformation journeys by managing, automating, and optimizing business processes quickly and efficiently. We improve their lives through the technology we build.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that supports amazing people in doing their very best work every day. Collaboration is constant, our workplace is fun, the environment is fast-paced, and we value our people’s curiosity, ideas, and enthusiasm. Driven by passion and accountability, we take initiative, measure progress, and deliver results. Our culture fosters innovation and problem-solving, fueled by curiosity and a commitment to thinking big. Together, we move with agility, prioritize customer needs, and build unity through empathy, leaving a positive impact wherever we go.

About the role:

As part of the Finance & Accounting team, this role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll across multiple APAC countries.Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, it combines strong technical payroll knowledge with solid accounting skills to ensureaccurate reporting, reconciliations and audit readiness, while providinga positive payroll experience for employees and stakeholders.

Your contribution will be:

• Responsible for end-to-end payroll cycle for international companies within the Group, as assigned
• Depending on location, process payroll in-house or work with external payroll providers and HR to deliver accurate monthly and/or semi-monthly, multi-state payrolls
• Administer payroll taxes, superannuation, pensions, workers compensation reporting and employee benefits/reconciliations
• Prepare and submit year-end payroll reporting and statutory flings in compliance with local regulations
• Maintain and manage leave systems
• Payroll on-boarding & off-boarding of employees
• Prepare and post all payroll-related journal entries in the accounting system
• Perform and review payroll-related balance sheet accounts, accruals and reconciliations ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Work with Finance & Accounting team on payroll related analysis to support budgeting and reporting
• Liaise with HR team regarding new hires, terminations, leave, remuneration and conditions of service including interpreting awards/agreements in relation to tax, allowances and other pay and benefit components
• Deliver payroll-related projects and process improvements as required
• Manage and respond to audit queries
• Resolve employee payroll escalations and queries efficiently, maintaining confidentiality and timeliness
• Monitor changes in payroll legislation and update processes to maintain compliance
  

To be successful , we think you need:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of payroll processing and accounting experience, with deep expertise in Malaysia payroll systems, statutory contributions, able to independently handle all related queries
• Experience with multi-jurisdiction or APAC payrolls highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of current payroll and payroll tax legislation, with ability to adapt to regulatory changes
• Proven experience preparing payroll journals, accruals, and reconciliations in compliance with accounting standards and audit requirements
  

What’s in it for you?

Nintex has a hybrid working model, enabling us to build culture, learn, and grow together. We intentionally connect and collaborate, while emphasizing flexibility with a blend of at-home and in-office work. This role is a hybrid role in our local Nintex office.

While our offerings differ from country to country, we offer our entire global workforce an array of exciting perks and benefits, including

• Global Gratitude and Recharge Days
• Flexible, paid time off policy
• Employee wellness programs and counseling resources
• Meaningful peer recognition and awards
• Paid parental leave
• Invention/patenting assistance
• Community impact, paid volunteer time, and opportunities
• Intercultural learning and celebration
• Multiple tools through which to learn and grow, and an incredible global community

View more about our benefits here: https://www.nintex.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Global-Perks-and-Benefits.pdf .