Senior Executive, Payroll

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Senior Executive to oversee payroll administration, ensuring accurate processing and compliance with statutory regulations. Responsibilities include managing payroll for staff, addressing employee inquiries related to payroll, and preparing management reports. The ideal candidate holds a Diploma or Degree in Accountancy or Business and has at least 2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Excel is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in payroll administration.
• Familiarity with statutory requirements and government legislation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll processing for staff and ensure accuracy.
• Handle payroll-related payments such as allowances and claims.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll data.

Skills

Payroll administration

Knowledge of Employment Act

Excel proficiency

Data management

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accountancy or Business

Job description

The Senior Executive plays a critical role in providing payroll administration support for the University and ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees within the organization.

He / She oversees the end-to-end payroll administration, ensures compliance to statutory requirements, government legislation and group policies and standards, supports reporting needs and attends to queries from staff and stakeholders.

Job Description

Manage payroll function including the monthly payroll processing for both full time and part time staff, statutory contributions, tax filing and period end closing activities of assigned entities

Process payroll-related payments including but not limited to education allowances, passage claims and other miscellaneous payments

Perform finance related activities including but not limited to journal entries, reclassifications, and general ledger (GL) postings.

Ensure payroll calculations, including salary, overtime, bonuses, and deductions, are accurate and in compliance with statutory requirements, government legislation and group policies and standards

Ensure all payroll-related tax filings and reporting requirements are met accurately and on time

Prepare and maintain regular and ad hoc requests of management reports / data by staff and / or entities

Provide payroll related information for internal and external audits

Address employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll, taxes, and deductions

Educate employees on payroll-related policies and procedures

Ensure the confidentiality of payroll data

Ensure service levels and targets are consistent with standards and timeliness, and service is delivered to customers in accordance with pre-defined Service Level Agreement

Support in various payroll related projects and initiatives

Requirements

A Diploma or Degree preferably in Accountancy, Business, Human Resources or its equivalent.

Preferably 2 or more years of working experience in handling payroll.

Some experience in finance matters, with accounting knowledge, will be an advantage.

Strong knowledge and application of Employment Act and other manpower-related regulations

Organized, meticulous in handling data and a service-oriented mind-set

A team player with good working attitude and is willing to learn and adapt.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel is a must

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution : NTU