Associate / Consultant, Payroll (Global Compliance & Reporting)

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a Payroll Associate/Consultant responsible for accurate payroll processing and client communication. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in HR, Accountancy, or Finance, with experience in local payroll functions and compliance in Singapore. This role demands strong analytical and organizational skills, along with proficiency in MS Excel.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of local payroll experience for associate; 3 years for consultant.
• Good knowledge of payroll and employment laws in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly payroll according to Singapore statutory requirements.
• Handle government paid leave claim submissions.
• Prepare monthly payroll reports including General Ledger report.
• Respond to client queries promptly.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Spreadsheet skills (MS Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources / Accountancy / Finance

Job description

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Location:

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Date: 4 Sept 2025

Requisition ID: 1605957

Join a global network that understands what businesses need to have access, visibility and control. Our market-leading approach combines extensive local compliance and experience with a standard global compliance process and web-based tools to help you execute your job. In one country or many, you have the opportunity to provide clients an integrated, consistent, quality service that unlocks the potential of their finance and HR compliance functions.

The opportunity

As a Payroll Associate / Consultant, you will be responsible for producing timely, accurate and high quality payroll compliant output in accordance with the prevailing local statutory regulations and compensation details provided by our clients.

Your key responsibilities

• Perform monthly payroll in accordance to the Singapore statutory requirements
• Handle government paid leave claim submission
• Perform monthly payroll reports including General Ledger report
• Answer clients' queries promptly and accurately

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Strong sense of urgency with great organizational skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Meticulous, resourceful and reliable
• Numerically inclined with good analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and organizational skills
• Strong spreadsheet skills (MS Excel essential) and good knowledge of MS Word

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources / Accountancy / Finance related discipline
• Minimum 1 year (for associate) of local payroll / human resources experience, at least 3 years (for consultant) of local payroll function
• Good knowledge of human resources functions, payroll and employment related laws and best practices in Singapore

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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