Payroll Accountant

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Payroll; the role involves recording payroll related transactions in the company accounting system and maintenance of reconciliations for several payrolls across the World

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Compilation and recording of general ledger journals
  • Complex payroll journals
  • Bank transactions
  • Accruals
  • Amortization of prepayments
• Reconciliation and maintenance of payroll liability accounts
  • Correction of errors and mis-postings
  • Evidencing outstanding liabilities
  • Reporting and explaining changes in month-end liabilities
• Responding to queries raised by the wider finance team
• Assisting with financial year-end audit requirements and fiscal year reporting requirements
• Assisting with the professional development of other members of the team
• Actively seek areas for continuous improvement of processes and reporting

The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent time management skills with ability to work within tight deadlines, whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to confidentiality at all times

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of working within a finance department
• Sound understanding of complex double-entry bookkeeping
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong command of business English, both written and verbal