Payroll Accountant

Job Objective

Ensure accurate and punctual handling of employee compensation, benefits, and final settlements while upholding compliance with company financial policies, labor regulations, and government mandates.

Key Duties

• Manage monthly payroll preparation and processing for all staff, verifying consistency with HR records.
• Calculate employees' base pay, allowances, overtime, bonuses, incentives, and authorized deductions such as absences and penalties.
• Determine and remit GOSI contributions, maintaining compliance with government platforms.
• Monitor personal deductions including loans and salary advances.
• Process End of Service Benefits, annual leave payouts, and final settlements for exiting employees.
• Record payroll transactions into the ERP system and reconcile payroll accounts with bank statements regularly.
• Upload payroll data via the Wage Protection System within set deadlines.
• Respond to employee queries about salary details and cooperate with auditors by providing necessary payroll documentation.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience as a Payroll Accountant or similar position.
• Proficiency using ERP software such as SAP, Oracle, or Odoo.
• Sound knowledge of labor laws, GOSI regulations, and Wage Protection System standards.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.