Payroll Accountant

Role Overview

This position is for a Payroll Accountant based in Singapore on a 12-month contract, working on site. The core duty is to manage comprehensive payroll and time management processes ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless integration with organizational systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle time and attendance processing including data capture, validation, and payroll integration.
• Verify payroll outputs and reports to maintain data integrity and adherence to compliance standards.
• Coordinate with HR and business units to address and resolve data inconsistencies.
• Conduct main and off-cycle payroll processing accurately and punctually.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and generate detailed reports for Finance and Treasury departments.
• Manage salary payment processes through bank platforms, including GIRO and cashier’s orders.
• Ensure statutory submissions, such as CPF contributions, are timely and compliant with relevant laws.
• Handle payroll components related to employee departures, including final settlements, leave encashments, and overtime compensation.
• Process severance payments while ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
• File IR21 tax clearance documents for foreign employees accurately and on schedule.
• Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and Employee Relations teams to resolve any outstanding payroll balances.
• Provide payroll data and insights supporting month-end activities for Treasury and Finance.
• Work with stock administration to manage Employee Stock Purchase Plan cessations and related reporting.
• Respond promptly to employee payroll inquiries through email, phone, and ServiceNow platform within service level agreements.
• Participate in payroll system testing such as SAP UAT and contribute to payroll-related system enhancements.
• Engage in continuous process improvements and undertake HR/payroll related ad hoc projects.