APAC Payroll Analyst — Process & Compliance

Citi; Philippines; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi Philippines is seeking a Payroll Intermed Analyst to support HR and payroll operations, performing business analysis, documenting requirements, and coordinating system change specs. This role emphasizes data accuracy, policy alignment, and effective cross-team collaboration in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills, hands-on data analysis experience, and the ability to work with limited supervision while serving as SME to stakeholders and

Qualifications

• Min 4 years accounting working experience.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Proficient in PowerPoint presentation and creation.
• In-depth specialty area knowledge in monitoring, assessing, analyzing and/or evaluating processes and data.
• Ability to identify policy gaps.
• Solid working experience in a related role (education/experience).

Responsibilities

• The Payroll Intermed Analyst performs business analysis for HR and Payroll operations organization.
• Creates and implements internal procedures and business requirements.
• Creates and manages the business analysis and documentation of system change specifications.
• Develops and implements user application test plans; Executes test plans and identifies discrepancies.
• Resolves discrepancies with technical and/or business personnel, implements corrective measures, and retests as needed.
• Interprets data and makes recommendations.
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Accounting experience

Policy gap identification

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree in Accountancy or equivalent experience

CPA preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Citi Philippines is seeking a Payroll Intermed Analyst to support HR and payroll operations, performing business analysis, documenting requirements, and coordinating system change specs. This role emphasizes data accuracy, policy alignment, and effective cross-team collaboration in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills, hands-on data analysis experience, and the ability to work with limited supervision while serving as SME to stakeholders and