Senior Payroll Accountant, Australia — Oracle/ADP Expert

Nomura Research Institute (NRI); Philippines; On-site; PHP 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Nomura Research Institute (NRI) in Manila, Philippines is seeking a Payroll Accountant to ensure accurate payroll accounting, reconciliation and reporting. You will 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 Payforce.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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.
• 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

Strong communication skills

Advanced Excel

High numerical accuracy

Analytical capability

Attention to detail

Ability to manage deadlines

Cross-functional liaison

Education

CPA/CA qualified with a relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent

Tools

Oracle (Fusion or EIS)

ADP Payforce

Job description

Nomura Research Institute (NRI) in Manila, Philippines is seeking a Payroll Accountant to ensure accurate payroll accounting, reconciliation and reporting. You will 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 Payforce.