Payroll Manager (Australian Account)

Free Your Time NOW; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Free Your Time NOW is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager in Cebu City, Philippines. The role requires managing end-to-end payroll, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timely processing while coordinating with Finance and payroll providers.

The ideal candidate will review inputs, resolve discrepancies, maintain records, and generate payroll reports. Proficiency in Excel and HRIS/ERP systems is preferred, with Australian payroll knowledge considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Experience with payroll reconciliation and reporting.
• Ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with Australian payroll processes is advantageous.
• Accounting/Finance/HR qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate regular end-to-end payroll processing and meet deadlines.
• Review timesheets, attendance, leave records and inputs for accuracy.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records.
• Review payroll calculations: adjustments, allowances, deductions, reimbursements.
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies before finalisation.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation.
• Prepare payroll reports, summaries and management information.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and management.
• Liaise with Finance, payroll providers and stakeholders.
• Maintain and improve payroll procedures and internal controls.
• Support payroll system improvements and related projects.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of salary and payroll information.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

Attention to detail

Analytical and problem solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Education

Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or HR

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

HRIS/ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to oversee and coordinate payroll processing activities, ensuring payroll is completed accurately, efficiently, confidentially, and on time.

The ideal candidate will have strong end-to-end payroll experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to review payroll calculations, resolve discrepancies, manage reconciliations, and work effectively with employees, Finance Teams, management, and payroll providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate regular end-to-end payroll processing and ensure payroll deadlines are consistently met.
• Review timesheets, attendance, leave records, and other payroll inputs for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records.
• Review payroll calculations, including adjustments, allowances, deductions, and reimbursements.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve payroll discrepancies before payroll finalisation.
• Perform and support payroll reconciliations and ensure appropriate supporting documentation is maintained.
• Prepare payroll reports, summaries, and management information.
• Respond to employee and management payroll enquiries professionally and promptly.
• Liaise with Finance Teams, payroll providers, and other stakeholders regarding payroll matters.
• Maintain and improve payroll procedures, documentation, processes, and internal controls.
• Support payroll system improvements and payroll-related projects.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of salary, payroll, financial, and employee information.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Payroll Manager, Senior Payroll Officer, Payroll Specialist, Payroll Administrator, or similar role.
• Strong practical knowledge of end-to-end payroll processing.
• Experience reviewing payroll calculations, timesheets, attendance, leave, allowances, deductions, reimbursements, and adjustments.
• Strong experience in payroll reconciliation and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify payroll discrepancies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using payroll, accounting, HRIS, or ERP systems is advantageous.
• Experience with Australian payroll processes and requirements is highly regarded.
• Qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field is advantageous.
• Ability to use AI-powered productivity tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or Gemini responsibly to improve payroll administration, reporting, and documentation while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.