Finance Senior Associate Payroll

pwc south east asia consulting; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

pwc south east asia consulting is seeking a Finance Senior Associate – Payroll to manage the end-to-end payroll process. The role involves ensuring accurate and compliant employee compensation, addressing payroll queries, and supporting audits.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and 4-6 years of payroll operations experience. Strong knowledge of Philippine payroll processes and compliance is essential, along with proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• At least 4–6 years of relevant experience in payroll operations.
• Knowledge of BIR rules on payroll tax and contribution calculations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing and ensure accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Perform payroll reconciliations.
• Coordinate with HR for payroll accuracy.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Strong understanding of payroll processes

Attention to detail

Ability to handle confidential information

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

Experience with payroll or ERP systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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