Position Summary... Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs; identifying and communicating goals and objectives; building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities; and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning. Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training; mentoring; assigning duties; providing recognition; and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace. Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy; and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices.
What youll do... As a member of the Finance team involved in business-critical decision-making through various accounting and FP&A functions, you will be part of the Controllership team responsible for managing Payroll Processing, Accounting and Compliance.
About Team: Finance
A career in finance at Walmart presents limitless opportunities to make a global impact. As the world s largest retailer, Walmart depends on its finance team to deliver critical insights, strategic analysis, and informed guidance whether it s for launching new products or expanding into emerging markets.
If youre seeking a dynamic and challenging environment, Walmart offers no shortage of possibilities. Youll apply your analytical expertise to evaluate product performance, assess risks, and build robust financial models. Youll also contribute to high-impact strategic initiatives that drive the company s continued growth.
No matter what your role within the finance organization, your work will help shape decisions that affect millions of lives around the world.
What youll Do:
As a member of the Controllership team, you will play a key role in managing end-to-end payroll operations, including payroll processing, payments, and accounting. Your responsibilities will include:
- Stakeholder Coordination : Collaborate with internal teams, payroll service provider, consultants to drive payroll delivery initiatives and ensure seamless execution.
- Operations: Responsible for preparation accounting entries (accruals / actuals). Share based compensation (RSU) Accounting, BRS entries, Actuarial valuations, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations. End to end Inhouse payroll operations for India region.
- Month-End and Period-End Close : Lead the payroll-related month-end close process, including journal entry preparation and balance sheet reconciliations. Ensure timely and accurate completion of all accounting entries and reconciliations in line with the close calendar.
- Statutory Compliance : Manage payroll-related statutory requirements including TDS, PF, PT, and LWF. Ensure timely filing of quarterly and annual returns and issuance of Form 16. Advance Tax workings related to payroll (43B)
- Compliance and Controls : Maintain strong internal controls and up-to-date process documentation. Support internal and external audits and manage audit deliverables as required.
- Confidentiality and Accuracy : Handle all assignments with a high degree of confidentiality, precision, and attention to detail.
- Work Ethic and Flexibility : Demonstrate strong work ethics and the ability to work extended hours during critical periods such as quarter-end and year-end.
- System Management : Oversee payroll tools and systems, recommending and implementing upgrades or changes as needed.
- Communication : Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization. Strong ability to present complex financial data and insights in a clear, structured, and engaging manner.
- Audit Support : Assist in various audits statutory, tax, internal, and IFC and prepare monthly schedules as required.
- Process Improvement : Drive process efficiencies and automation initiatives to enhance payroll operations.
- Data Analysis : Analyze payroll data to generate meaningful insights that support decision-making. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
What youll Bring:
- A degree in Commerce (BCom), CA-Inter, ICWA, or a fully qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), with 10 12 years of relevant experience.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures, with working knowledge of Indian Tax Laws, Labour Laws and Compliances.
- Experience handling SAP ERP systems.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, along with experience using Power BI and other reporting tools.
- Experience handling SAP ERP systems.
- Proven ability to lead and manage payroll-related projects, including implementation of new regulations, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret payroll data and generate meaningful insights.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures, with working knowledge of Indian Tax Laws and Labour Laws.
- Familiarity with US GAAP and Ind AS is a plus.
About Walmart Global Tech
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Walmart, Inc., is an Equal Opportunities Employer By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions while being inclusive of all people.
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Minimum Qualifications...
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 2 years experience in finance, accounting, or related area OR 4 years experience in finance, accounting, or related area.
Preferred Qualifications...
Building technology platforms, Information Systems, Supervising Associates, Working on cross-functional teams or projects
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Financial & Insurance - Certified Public Accountant - Certification
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