Finance Senior Associate – Payroll

PwC South East Asia Consulting; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC South East Asia Consulting in Makati is seeking a Finance Senior Associate – Payroll to own the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

You will handle payroll inputs, validation, and releases, coordinate with HR and government filings, and uphold strong controls and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA is preferred.
• At least 4–6 years of relevant experience in payroll operations.
• Amenable to a hybrid work setup in Makati City.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing including inputs, validation, computation, and release.
• Ensure payroll transactions (allowances, deductions, adjustments) are accurate.
• Validate employee data such as hires, exits, salary movements, and payroll changes.
• Prepare payroll filings and reports for government agencies.
• Maintain payroll records for audit and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with HR and respond to payroll-related queries.

Skills

Payroll compliance

Attention to detail

Confidential handling

Analytical skills

Deadline management

Excel

Workday

SAP/Oracle

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Workday

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

A career at PwC is more than “just” a job. It’s about being part of a culture that is committed to making a difference for each other, our clients, and our community — by empowering you to be the best version of yourself and investing in your growth. You’ll be able to develop as a leader, be well-connected, work in a great environment, explore our benefits and make a positive contribution.

With PwC, you’ll ignite a meaningful career while being supported by a strong coaching and people-oriented culture, our Flex policies (Flex Space, Flex Dress and Flex Time), innovative learning and development programs (training programs, digital upscaling) as well as our secondment opportunities. If you would like to be involved in activities outside of work, you can join our Sports and Recreational Club, Toastmasters and more!

About the Role:

The Finance Senior Associate – Payroll is responsible for the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring that employee compensation is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including payroll inputs, validation, computation, and release
• Ensure all payroll transactions (allowances, deductions, adjustments) are processed accurately
• Validate employee data including hires, exits, salary movements, and payroll changes

Compliance and Statutory Requirements

• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements (BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG)
• Prepare and review payroll-related filings and reports for government agencies
• Maintain accurate payroll records for audit and regulatory requirements

Reconciliation and Controls

• Perform payroll reconciliations (payroll register vs general ledger, bank funding, and statutory accounts)
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Ensure strong controls are in place to maintain payroll accuracy and confidentiality

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with HR and other teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of payroll inputs
• Address payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders
• Support internal and external audits related to payroll

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and controls
• Support automation and system enhancements where applicable
• Maintain documentation of payroll procedures and ensure adherence to standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA is preferred
• At least 4–6 years of relevant experience in payroll operations
• Amenable to a hybrid work setup in Makati City

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of payroll processes and statutory compliance in the Philippines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage deadlines in a structured payroll cycle

Technical Skills

• Experience with payroll or ERP systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle) is an advantage
• knowledge on BIR rules on payroll tax, SSS/PhilHealth/HDMF policies and contribution calculations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications