Offer summary

Qualifications:

Accounting college degree preferred, 5+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a BPO services company, Exceptional attention to detail and excellent communication skills, Experience with Sage Intacct accounting software is a plus..

Key responsabilities:

Oversee the entire payroll process for multiple countries and ensure accuracy in payroll data.

Mentor and train accounting staff on payroll best practices and improve current processes.

Compile and send weekly payroll reports for parent company review and assist with audits.

Stay updated on payroll trends and ensure compliance with government regulations.

Job description

The Payroll Manager is responsible for providing oversight and review of the entire payroll process as well as leading payroll projects and analysis. This encompasses weekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt personnel in the Philippines (currently approx. 900 employees), Belize (approx. 1,500 employees,) and Jamaica (approx. 700 employees., The Payroll Manager will have dotted-line managerial responsibility to the small team of accounting personnel in these locations who assist with the payroll process. The Payroll Manager will assist in training these personnel, improving and standardizing current processes where possible, and reviewing the final product and resulting journal entry into the accounting system.

Responsibilities and Duties

Payroll

Oversight of weekly payroll (source data review, entries, payments, pay slips, reconciliations)
Mentor and train accounting staff on payroll best-practices
Periodical review of weekly payroll data report received for processing
Oversees requests for data correction and additional payouts requested, as needed
Performs final review of weekly payroll report
Oversees Pay run, Payslip generation and payroll entries
Ensures that data is correctly posted in Sage Intacct accounting system in a timely manner
Enter period end accruals for payroll, 13th month, accrued vacation, etc.
Compile and send weekly report for parent company review
Reconcile period-end balance sheet for payroll-related accounts
Assist with supplying payroll-related information for audits, as necessary
Review of local employee handbooks for policies impacting payroll to ensure compliance
Collaborate with Operations and other departments to improve overall process and accuracy

Process Improvement

Continually reviews processes to ensure maximum efficiency
Periodically evaluates software solutions for potential improvements
Enables standardization between sites when sensible
Ensures posted Payslips are accurate and reflect appropriate level of detail. Implement improvements (addition of YTD data, etc.) where possible.
Identify additional improvements that add manager accountability and employee clarity of earnings and opportunities.
Stay abreast of any changes in payroll trends and taxation and keep management informed of the potential impact

Government Compliances

Oversee the contribution and loan Monthly Recap summary preparation (SSS, PHIC, HDMF, etc.)
Oversee communication re: government benefits (SSS Sickness, and Maternity Benefits)
Oversee local preparation of tax returns and compliance (Monthly, Quarterly and Annual)

Requirements

Accounting college degree preferred
5+ years’ payroll experience, preferably for a BPO services company, multi-country a plus
Forward thinking pro-active mindset
Exceptional attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Experience using Sage Intacct accounting software a plus
Impeccable mathematics and analytical skills