Tax GCR - Payroll Operate Services, Associate/Senior Associate

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

EY is seeking a Payroll Associate/Senior Associate in Malaysia to deliver accurate monthly payroll and ensure statutory compliance. You will work with clients and internal teams, maintaining confidentiality and supporting payroll operations across the business.

You will demonstrate independence, strong numeracy, and the ability to manage deadlines while upholding high professional standards in a dynamic tax and advisory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 1–2 years of local payroll or HR experience.
• Understanding of payroll or related finance activities.
• Detail oriented with strong numeric skills and ability to work independently in a fast pace environment.
• Proficient in MS Office including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly payroll in accordance with Malaysia statutory requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate collection, calculation and submission of monthly payroll data.
• Maintain confidentiality of client relationships and work products; respond to queries from clients and internal stakeholders promptly.
• Ensure payroll process documentation is current and used consistently.
• Take ownership of tasks while working under pressure to meet deadlines.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel skills

Numerical accuracy

Independence

Communication

Deadline oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Tax GCR - Payroll Operate Services, Associate/Senior Associate

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Jul 11, 2026

Requisition ID: 1211342

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Modern tax regulations are highly complex and dynamic. As one of our Global Compliance and Reporting professionals, you'll help clients meet the increasing and ever more complex demand for tax compliance, reporting and advisory services within organizations.

The opportunity

We are currently seeking high-potential Payroll Associate/Consultant to deliver exceptional client service and enable the continued growth of Payroll Operate Services practice. You will develop your career by teaming with other professionals to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, you will play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

Your key responsibilities

• Perform monthly payroll in accordance to the Malaysia statutory requirements
• Ensure the timely and accurate collection, calculation and submission of monthly payroll data
• Demonstrate professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude and by maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products and responding to queries from clients and internal stakeholders on a timely manner
• Ensure the payroll processes/procedure documentation is relevant, up-to-date and is used at all times
• Take ownership of tasks while having a strong ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines

Skills and attribute to success

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Strong sense of urgency with great organizational skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Meticulous, resourceful and reliable
• Numerically inclined with good analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and organizational skills
• Strong spreadsheet skills (MS Excel essential) and good knowledge of MS Word

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in related field
• 1 to 2 years of work experience in local payroll / human resources experience
• Understanding of payroll or other related finance activities
• Detail oriented with strong numeric skills and be capable to work independently in a fast pace operational environment
• Excellent knowledge of computer skill including MS Office and MS Excel

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience working in a professional commercial environment

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What we offer

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience,where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committedto be an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements(FWA), where this may be needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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