Payroll Officer – Accounting Background

About the role

We are looking for a detail‑oriented Payroll Officer who also has a solid accounting background. The role combines payroll processing with core finance tasks, supporting both HR and the finance department.

Key responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including attendance, leave, overtime and deductions.
• Calculate salaries, bonuses, incentives and end‑of‑service benefits.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations and internal policies.
• Prepare payroll reports and reconcile payroll accounts.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Perform bank reconciliations and keep the general ledger up to date.
• Prepare journal entries related to payroll and other finance transactions.
• Coordinate with HR on onboarding, exits and payroll changes.
• Support month‑end and year‑end financial closing processes.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and financial information.

Required profile

• Strong accounting background with experience in payroll administration.
• Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable and reconciliation processes.
• Knowledge of labor‑law and tax compliance requirements.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Required skills

• Payroll processing
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Bank reconciliation
• General ledger maintenance