Payroll Accountant

Planit; Manila; Presencial; PHP 700 000 - 900 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

NRI in Manila, Philippines, is seeking a Payroll Accountant to ensure accurate payroll accounting, reconciliation and reporting. You will support Finance and HR with high‑quality payroll data, journals and compliance, drawing on Oracle and ADP payroll environments.

The role is technical, analytical and system‑focused, offering opportunities across payroll governance and stakeholder collaboration. Experience with Australian requirements is essential.

Qualificações

• CPA/CA qualified with a relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent
• 5+ years’ experience in payroll accounting, payroll analysis or financial accounting with payroll exposure
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, Awards and EBAs
• Demonstrated experience with Oracle (Fusion or EIS) and ADP Payforce payroll systems
• Advanced Excel skills for reconciliations, variance analysis and reporting
• High numerical accuracy, analytical capability and attention to detail
• Ability to manage strict deadlines and high‑volume reporting cycles.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with cross‑functional teams and auditors.

Responsabilidades

• Payroll accounting & general ledger activities including journals and accruals.
• Reconcile payroll control accounts, superannuation clearing accounts, PAYG withholding and related items.
• Ensure correct mapping between payroll systems and Oracle financials.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual payroll reports for Finance and HR.
• Support statutory reporting including PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation and EBAs.
• Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation and awards.
• Validate payroll inputs from operations without processing pay runs.
• Investigate variances and ensure data accuracy for audits.
• Maintain confidential, high‑quality employee payroll records.
• Utilise Oracle and ADP to support configuration, reporting and integration.
• Collaborate with HR/IT/Finance to improve payroll processes and controls.
• Assist with system upgrades, testing and documentation of procedures.

Conhecimentos

Payroll accounting

Auditing & compliance

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Deadline management

Formação académica

CPA/CA qualification

Tertiary qualification in accounting

Ferramentas

Oracle Fusion/EIS

ADP Payforce

Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At NRI, we bring together deep technology expertise, capability and real‑world industry experience to help organisations solve complex challenges and shape what’s next. From IT advisory and enterprise transformation to quality engineering, cyber, cloud and managed services, we work across the full technology lifecycle - turning ideas into outcomes that make a difference. With a global heritage and a strong presence across Australia, New Zealand and Asia, we combine the scale and capability to take on complex challenges with the agility, collaboration and the personal connection of a local team.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our Finance group plays a vital role in supporting the performance, governance and long‑term success of the business. Working across finance, payroll, credit control, procurement and legal, you’ll collaborate with experienced professionals and business leaders to provide the insights, controls and services that keep the organisation running effectively. From managing financial performance and commercial outcomes to supporting compliance, risk management and strategic decision‑making, you’ll help enable sustainable growth while ensuring the business operates with confidence and integrity. It’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, work across a diverse range of disciplines and contribute to the success of both our people and our clients.

Bring your expertise to our team as a Payroll Accountant, who ensures accurate accounting, reconciliation and reporting of payroll‑related financial information. You support Finance and HR by maintaining high‑quality payroll data, preparing journals, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with Australian statutory requirements. This role is technical, analytical and systems‑focused, drawing on hands‑on experience with Oracle and ADP payroll environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Payroll Accounting & General Ledger

• Prepare payroll journals, accruals (e.g., annual leave, long service leave, bonuses, terminations etc).
• Reconcile payroll control accounts, superannuation clearing accounts, PAYG withholding and other payroll‑related balance sheet items
• Execute GL file controls and ensure accurate mapping between payroll systems and Oracle financials

Payroll Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual payroll reports for Finance, HR and external stakeholders.
• Support statutory reporting including PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation, and other employer obligations.
• Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation, Awards, EBAs and Fair Work requirements

Data Integrity & Reconciliation

• Validate payroll inputs received from the payroll operations team (without processing pay runs).
• Investigate and resolve variances, discrepancies and exceptions, ensuring data accuracy and audit readiness
• Maintain high‑quality employee payroll records and ensure confidentiality

Systems & Process Improvement

• Use hands‑on experience with Oracle and ADP to support system configuration, reporting, and integration activities
• Partner with HR, Finance and IT to improve payroll accounting processes, controls and reporting
• Assist with system upgrades, testing, and documentation of payroll accounting procedures.

Stakeholder Support

• Provide payroll accounting insights to Finance, HR and external auditors.
• Respond to escalated payroll accounting queries (not operational payroll queries).
• Support internal and external audit processes with reconciliations and documentation

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• CPA/CA qualified with a relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent
• 5+ years’ experience in payroll accounting, payroll analysis or financial accounting with payroll exposure
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, Awards and EBAs
• Demonstrated experience with Oracle (Fusion or EIS) and ADP Payforce payroll systems
• Advanced Excel skills for reconciliations, variance analysis and reporting
• High numerical accuracy, analytical capability and attention to detail
• Ability to manage strict deadlines and high‑volume reporting cycles.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with cross‑functional teams and auditors.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT NRI

At NRI, we believe great careers are built through solving complex challenges, continuous growth and the opportunity to make an impact. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, developing as a leader or exploring where your career can take you next, you'll have the opportunity to build capability, make an impact and shape what's next.

Build expertise that makes an impact. Work alongside talented technologists, consultants, industry specialists and problem‑solvers on complex challenges that create real outcomes for our clients. You'll be surrounded by people who are generous with their knowledge and invested in helping each other grow.

Shape your career.Your career is yours to build. With clear career pathways, structured development, technical certification opportunities, leadership programs and access to extensive learning resources, you'll have the support to develop your expertise and explore new opportunities.

Make your expertise count. From performance and technology delivery, transformation, quality engineering and managed services, you'll have the opportunity to take on challenging and rewarding work, contribute your ideas and see the impact of what you do.

Bring your perspective, belong here. We want NRI to be a place where people feel respected, included and able to do their best work. We value different experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can belong and contribute.

YOUR EXPERIENCE MATTERS, YOUR POTENTIAL IS YOURS TO EXPLORE

You don't need to tick every box to belong at NRI. We value curiosity, capability, attitude and the willingness to learn and we encourage you to apply if you can see yourself growing into this role - or another opportunity across NRI.

At NRI, we value different experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to belong, contribute and grow.

This role is based on Manila, Philippines.