Analyst - Payroll Accounting (Contractual)

Manage payroll accounting, reporting and analysis for 20-25 ledgers (global locations). Working on initiatives related to process improvement, automation, efficiency improvement

Knowledge, Skills and abilities

• 3-5 years of accounting experience preferably basic macros knowledge •
• Experience working with accounting systems / IT
• Experience working with large data sets
• A good intuitive feel for numbers, analytical and ability to quickly spot an error
• Payroll or payroll accounting experience would be an advantage but is not a pre-requisite
• Experience in design/implementation of accounting system/ERP would be an advantage
• Experience in process improvements, automation projects would be an advantage, but not a pre-requisite
• Experience in working in cross-function environment would be an advantage, but not a pre-requisite
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment and speaking regularly to colleagues overseas
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Inquisitive personality and prepared to challenge people, including cost centre owners and HR managers
• Candidates with Accounting certifications preferred

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the monthly accounting processes, 25-30 ledgers in different countries •
• Manage the payroll budgeting and forecasting process for these ledgers •
• Conduct reconciliations of payroll data, e.g. against bank payment and accrual accounts.
• Analyse payroll accounting data to identify errors, inconsistencies and over or under accruing against actual costs
• Close partnership with local HR teams to question and answer questions on payroll related expenses and headcount
• Payroll cost reporting
• Leading process improvement projects/initiatives

Competencies

• Strong administration and organisation skills
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• A high level of confidentiality and discretion
• Good interpersonal and customer-facing skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• The flexibility and willingness to learn
• Proactive and inquisitive

Key Relationships

• Colleagues in Group Cost Management
• Local HR teams in the relevant payroll ledger countries

Reporting Structure

• Directly to the Payroll Accounting Manager in TGS Mumbai