Payroll Accountant

Role Name: Payroll Accountant 1

Location: Singapore (On site )

Employment Type: 12-month contract

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Time Management Excellence

• Manage end-to-end time and attendance processing, ensuring accurate capture, validation, and payroll system integration
• Review payroll outputs and reports to ensure data integrity and compliance
• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to resolve discrepancies where required

End-to-End Payroll Processing

• Execute both main and off-cycle payroll runs with high accuracy and timeliness
• Perform payroll reconciliation and prepare detailed reports for Finance and Treasury
• Facilitate salary disbursements via bank portals (GIRO and cashiers orders)
• Ensure timely statutory submissions (e.g., CPF contributions) in line with regulatory requirements

Employee Lifecycle & Exit Management

• Manage payroll-related aspects of employee separation, including final pay, leave encashment, and overtime payouts
• Process severance payments and ensure full compliance with applicable policies
• File IR21 tax clearance for foreign employees accurately and on time
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Employee Relations to resolve any outstanding balances

Stakeholder Collaboration & Support

• Provide payroll outputs and insights to Treasury and Finance for month-end activities
• Work closely with stock administration teams on ESPP cessation and related reporting
• Respond to employee queries via multiple channels (email, phone, ServiceNow) within defined SLAs

Continuous Improvement & Projects

• Support system testing (e.g., SAP UAT) and payroll-related enhancements
• Contribute to process improvements and participate in ad hoc HR/payroll projects