Payroll Accounting Analyst

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

Job summary

A financial services firm in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Payroll Accounting Specialist, responsible for supporting payroll accounting processes across multiple regions. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of experience in Finance, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar, and proficiency in tools like SAP or Oracle. This 6-month contract position offers standard office hours, and an opportunity for extension or conversion based on performance.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in Audit/Finance/Accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or equivalent required.
• Experience with SAP or Oracle and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in payroll accounting for multiple regions.
• Resolve unreconciled accounts and update processes.
• Work with auditors and manage payroll-related accounting.

Skills

Audit knowledge

Finance understanding

Accounting expertise

Strong Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s in accounting, Finance, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

HFM

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the payroll accounting lead who covers the scope of payroll accounting for a portfolio of countries. Assist with preparing the analysis from our various ERPs to the compensation and benefits accounts including accounting policy implementations. Assist to resolve unreconciled accounts. Assist with Project CFIN to HFM Tie-Out. Review and approve monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Assist to review and update payroll accounting processes. Work closely with external and internal auditors to assist in completion of audit deliverables. Engage and deal with payroll specialists, HR and other internal stakeholders for the regions. Manage accounting process for payroll and related employee accruals, as well as T&E tasks. Ensure accounting processes are followed in accordance with documented processes and recommend areas for improvement. Assist with update to processes and procedure documentation. Handling communication with colleagues and the payroll COE teams about data gathering and analysis and query resolution. Contribute and helping in different projects for the region supporting for another regions in payroll accounting.

Essential Requirements

• Years of experience: 2-5 years.
• Field of experience: Audit/ Finance / Accounting.
• Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s in accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Tools or Software (Required): SAP or Oracle, Excel, HFM.
• Employment Type: Contract of 6-Months (with chances of extension/conversion).
• Working Hours: Standard office hours, 5 days per week.