Payroll Accountant | Oracle & ADP Specialist (Manila)

Planit; Manila; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Payroll accounting

Auditing & compliance

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Deadline management

Education

CPA/CA qualification

Tertiary qualification in accounting

Tools

Oracle Fusion/EIS

ADP Payforce

Excel

Job description

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.