Senior Executive, Payroll

A&W (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food chain in Shah Alam is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee the complete payroll process. Responsibilities include leading the payroll team, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting or related fields, at least 3 years of leadership experience in payroll, and is proficient in Microsoft Excel. This position offers competitive perks including medical allowances and annual leave.

Benefits

Medical allowance

Miscellaneous allowance

Parking

Insurance

Annual Leave

Medical Leave

Fast Track

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of working experience as a team leader in payroll.
• Familiar with Employment Act 1955 and Malaysian Statutory Acts.
• High integrity, able to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll team members to ensure efficient payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Produce Month-End Payroll Reports.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Multi-tasking ability

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources

Tools

Rymnet system

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for full spectrum of payroll function including processing of salaries, pay adjustment, statutory contributions, annual tax filing as well as regular headcount & reporting related to payroll.

The ideal candidate is independent, meticulous, highly organized and able to multi-task and prioritize completing requests from different stakeholders and will be responsible to ensure data accuracy and compliance.

Lead payroll team members to ensure efficient operational aspects of payroll processing and associated activities including salary disbursement, overpayment recovery, leave management and reporting are accurate and delivered within appropriate time frames and comply with relevant legislation.

Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.

Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.

Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.

Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.

Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.

Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.

Maintains knowledge of and analyzes government regulations, payroll program trends, and prevailing best practices.

Complies with the regulatory standards and the company’s internal policies and procedures for payroll.

Identifies current or potential problems with reports, analyzes the impact to financial data, and proposes solutions.

Produces Month‑End Payroll Reports and Payroll Reconciliations.

Conduct payroll‑related training for the Operations Team.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.
• At least 3 years of working experience as a team leader in payroll and compensation and benefits function.
• Familiar with Employment Act 1955 and Malaysian Statutory Acts.
• Preferable experience in shared services or knowledge in Rymnet system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel — especially Pivot Table, VLOOKUP, and data validation.
• High integrity, able to handle confidential information.
• Strong multi‑tasking ability; flexibility and adaptability to a fast‑paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Good in organizing, planning, analytical and presentation skill.

Perks and Benefits

• Medical allowance
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Parking
• Insurance
• Annual Leave
• Medical Leave
• Fast Track

Application Questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Assistant Manager?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Payroll Executive?
• Do you have reconciliations experience?
• How many years of taxation experience do you have?