Payroll Accounting Analyst (KL)

PMB Pemborong Maju Bersatu Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll process activities across global regions. The role requires 3-5 years experience in finance or accounting, with strong skills in SAP or Oracle. You will be responsible for various payroll tasks, including analyzing financial data and collaborating with auditors. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is mandatory. The position offers a dynamic office environment and requires good command of English.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Finance/Accounting.
• Experience in Shared Service is an advantage.
• Must have good command of English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Manage the payroll process activities and controls.
• Work closely with auditors to assist in audit deliverables.
• Manage accounting process for payroll and related accruals.

Skills

Financial analysis & reporting

Accounting Standards knowledge (IFRS / GAAP)

Critical thinking

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s in accounting, Finance, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

HFM

Job description

Overview

Full time

3mo ago , from PMB Pemborong Maju Bersatu Sdn Bhd

The main responsibility is to manage the payroll process activities and controls for a number of countries across the world.

Responsibilities

• 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 and 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 of the role (Experience / Skills / Competencies)

• Years of experience: 3-5 years
• Field of experience: Finance / Accounting
• Technical Skills: Financial analysis & reporting, Accounting Standards knowledge (IFRS / GAAP)
• Soft Skills: Critical thinking, Problem Solving and adaptability
• Tools or Software (Required): SAP or Oracle, Excel, HFM
• Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s in accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Industry Background or Experience (Required): Finance, Shared services
• Target Companies: Shared Services of any company and audit / professional firms (e.g. PWX, EY, Deloitte)
• Off-limits Companies: KPMG
• Important Keywords to be in the CV: Accountant, finance, analyst, SAP, Oracle, HFM, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, Controllership, IFRS, GAAP, statutory, financial statements, P&L, audit, analytics

Desirable attributes of the worker (Experience / Skills / Competencies)

• ACCA/CIMA/CPA/CA or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage
• Experience in Shared Service will be added advantage
• Possess positive thinking and attitude, professionalism, takes ownership of and accountability of the work product.
• Self-starter with ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Team-player and customer-centric attitude
• Experience in SAP, Pascal or Oracle will be added advantage

Other Requirements

• Role base (Office, Onshore, Offshore or Workshop): Office
• Will the worker be working at a customer's facility? No
• Number of positions needs to be filled: 4
• Languages Required & Proficiency Level: Good Command of English (Spoken and Written)
• Does the candidate need to be currently in the role country? Yes
• Candidate should be available to join before: ASAP
• Working Conditions - describe the physical environment / conditions the worker will be working in: Office environment
• Are there any safety risks associated with the role? None
• What Training is provided to the worker? Systems and policy training