Senior Payroll Officer (AU)

D&V Philippines; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness benefits

Vacation leave

Yearly bonuses

Free meals

Parent-friendly office

Training programs

CPD assistance

License renewal reimbursement

Engagement activities

Job summary

D&V Philippines is seeking a Payroll Officer to support end-to-end fortnightly payroll for employees across Australia. The role will ensure accurate processing, maintain records, handle payroll queries, and support compliance while contributing to continuous improvement.

The position operates on a hybrid schedule, with on-site work required during the first two weeks and for monthly/quarterly meetings, located in Makati, Philippines. Collaboration with Finance and People & Culture is essential.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll processing
• Data validation
• Employee record maintenance
• Excellent communication
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Attention to detail
• Multitasking

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end fortnightly payroll
• Generate new hire records
• Maintain employee records
• Reconcile termination payments and ensure compliance
• Prepare payroll calculations (bonuses, remuneration adjustments, backpay)
• Collaborate with People & Culture and Finance to ensure accuracy
• Manage payroll inbox and respond to queries

Job description

• The Payroll Officer will support the Finance team in the end-to-end processing of fortnightly payroll for employees across Australia. The role will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, maintain employee records, manage payroll queries and termination payments, and support compliance with payroll legislation and internal policies while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Work Schedule:

• 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Work Set-up:

• Hybrid
• 7:00am to 4:00pm, Monday-Friday; work onsite for the first 2 weeks only
• Required onsite during monthly and quarterly meetings and when required by the manager/client

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processing end-to-end fortnightly payroll, including data validation, approvals, and finalisation
• Generating new hire records
• Maintaining employee records
• Managing and reconciling termination payments, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies
• Preparing and reviewing payroll calculations such as bonuses, remuneration adjustments, and backpays based on business requests
• Working closely with People & Culture, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to ensure payroll accuracy and resolve queries
• Monitoring and managing the payroll inbox, responding to employee queries in a timely and professional manner, and escalating complex issues as needed
• Maintaining payroll operations by following policies and procedures and contributing to process improvements
• Carrying out administrative payroll and other ad hoc requirements
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a customer-focused approach
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to contribute to continuous improvement

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Non- Negotiable Qualifications:

• Education: BS Accountancy graduate or any finance-related course
• Years of Experience: 3 to 5 years of Australian payroll experience, ideally with a solid understanding of payroll processes
• Industry Exposure: Payroll / Finance
• Technical Skills: End-to-end payroll processing, payroll data validation, employee record maintenance, termination payments, payroll calculations, reconciliations, and payroll administration
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, attention to detail, confidentiality, organisation, proactive approach, problem-solving, and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Accounting System/ Software experience or knowledge: Payroll systems and software; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Certificates or Licenses: CPA or non-CPA
• Language Requirements: Strong written and verbal English skills
• Others: Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, respond to payroll queries professionally, maintain confidentiality, and comply with relevant payroll legislation and internal policies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Relevant qualification in Payroll, Finance, or Business Administration preferred
• Experience processing payroll in a medium to large organisation preferred
• Industry Exposure: experience supporting payroll across multiple Australian states preferred
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, termination payments, bonuses, remuneration adjustments, and backpay calculations
• Soft Skills: Customer-focused, adaptable, eager to learn, and committed to continuous improvement

What D&V Philippines can offer you:

D&V Philippines is a place where you can build and grow your career because we invest in your training and development. You'll be a key player in our mission to deliver high-quality, cost-effective finance and accounting services for CFOs and professional services firms in Australia, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

You’ll also get to enjoy these perks on top of the essential employee benefits:

• Competitive salary with non-taxable allowances
• Health and wellness benefits
• Vacation and sick leave credits
• Yearly company and employee performance bonuses
• Free meal during office days
• Parent-friendly office
• Training and certifications
• CPD Training Assistance and PRC license renewal reimbursement
• Year-round employee engagement activities

Note: Due to the volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps. All applications will be kept in our talent pool and may be considered for future opportunities that align with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.