Payroll & Accounting Manager

APAC Michael Page; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organisation in APAC seeks a Payroll & Accounting Manager to oversee payroll operations across the region. The ideal candidate will manage compliance, support financial closings, and drive transformation initiatives. A degree in Accounting or Finance with relevant multinational experience is essential. This role offers the chance to be part of a collaborative culture and drive operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA/ACCA preferred.
• Recent experience in payroll and finance with a multinational.
• Strong understanding of multi-currency operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll operations across APAC, ensuring accuracy.
• Support month-end closing and preparation of financial statements.
• Manage banking relationships and payroll compliance.

Skills

Dual portfolio in payroll and finance

Understanding of Asia payroll practices

Strong communication skills

Adaptability in dynamic environments

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/ACCA

Job description

Overview

This is a pivotal regional role overseeing payroll and accounting operations across Asia. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving transformation projects and supporting business growth across multiple entities.

Client Details

Our client is a dynamic organisation with a strong presence across APAC markets. The company is undergoing a strategic transformation to streamline operational efficiencies and enhance regional business partnering capabilities to stakeholders across the region.

Description

The Payroll & Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing payroll operations across APAC, ensuring accurate and timely processing with support from local payroll agents. You will oversee payroll compliance, manage banking relationships and support process improvements projects. In addition to this, you will be supporting month end closing, preparation of financial statements, management reports, audit and tax matters. You will collaborate with regional finance managers and external stakeholders across multiple countries. You are a change agent in participating in transformation projects to streamline operations.

Profile

A successful Payroll & Accounting Manager should have:

• Degree-qualified in Accounting or Finance; CPA/ACCA preferred.
• Recent experience holding dual portfolio in payroll and finance portfolio with a reputable multinational.
• Strong understanding of Asia payroll practices, banking relationships and multi-currency operations.
• Hands-on and adaptable, thrives well in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style.

Job Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an organisation with an open and collaborative culture.

Michael Page International Pte Ltd. (Company No. 199804751N) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To apply online please click the 'Apply' button. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Jessly Chew (Lic No: R1549000 / EA No.: 199804751N ) on [phone].