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As a part of our Payroll team, you ll help PwC manage and administer timely, accurate, and efficient processing of our payroll operations. You ll help manage the Payroll account ledgers, prepare tax reports and documents, and perform routine internal audits to make sure our system is always compliant with federal, state, and local laws. Job Responsibilities Payroll operations Execute detailed validations and checks on draft/final paysheets and F&Fs (Full & Final Settlements) for India & Nepal meticulously adhering to the payroll completeness aspect (Headcount, input vs output, variance analysis, etc.), ensuring that all entries meet the high standards of accuracy, specific regulatory and statutory requirements. Validating draft RFB (Reimbursable Fixed Book and NPS (National Pension System) paysheets Finalize the payroll business day calendar, considering weekends, holidays, and the specific operational needs of the business. Checking & validating the Advance payments in midmonth to release Salary Hold cases. Maintaining monthly Full & Final dashboard and other payroll related dashboards using Power BI. Utilizing sophisticated payroll input module to streamline and automate payroll processes, improving efficiency and accuracy. Collaborating effectively with thirdparty payroll processing vendor to communicate findings and ensure swift resolution of discrepancies. Maintaining endtoend records of Payroll changes, for eg records for new hires, terminations, Entity Transfer, change from FTC to FTE, Intern / Trainee to Employee, etc Confirming the accuracy of payroll provisions and reports, working collaboratively with Finance and other teams across borders to align financial reporting and compliance seamlessly. Preparing & managing salary MIS, preparing financial snapshots, executing detailed checks on paysheets, and adapting to handle ad hoc MIS requests. Liaising with the treasury team for fund requests and coordinating with approvers for executing Salary, F&F and other related payments from the bank portal. Accurately process accounting (AP Subledger / General Ledger) in the internal accounting software, ensuring accuracy, correct allocation of cost center/project, and adheres to the relevant accounting principles. This includes conducting thorough reviews to prevent and correct errors, applying adjustments as needed, and maintaining a detailed log of all transactions for audit trails. Preparing detailed monthly schedules to be submitted to the statutory reporting team, a crucial task that requires collating, reviewing, and reconciling data from various sources. The schedules must highlight key financial figures, provide insights into variances, and include a comprehensive analysis of accruals, prepayments, and adjustments. Creating bonus provisions and tracking the bonus payouts (including statutory bonus) throughout the year so that no excess payments are made. Additionally, sharing these details with the Tax team/Auditors as and when asked for. Process Improvements and Best Practices Continuously suggest and implement improvements. Incorporate best practices and leverage technological advancements to optimize efficiency and reliability. Stay attuned to industry trends and emerging technologies, adapting our processes to remain at the forefront of payroll excellence. Lead or actively participate in projects aimed at enhancing payroll system integrations, process automation, and operational efficiency. Scalability for multicountry operations is a key consideration. Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure seamless process implementation. Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to interpret and implement changes effectively. Audit Support, Crossfunctional synergy and Transparency Be the single point of contact for the Auditors during internal (RCSA, KQI, etc) and external audits (Statutory Audits). Present payroll records and validations with utmost transparency, upholding compliance with statutory standards. Maintain meticulous documentation (SOPs, policies etc) and ensure that all processes are audit ready. Play an active role in projects dedicated to the refinement of system integrations and the automation of processes, ensuring scalable solutions that accommodate multicountry operations. Collaborate with Precision plus team to enhance data flow and integration between payroll information and other financial tools maintaining confidentiality. Mandatory skill sets Indian Payroll, payroll compliance, Payroll Preferred skill sets Payroll, Payroll Services
