Manager - Payroll Accountant

About The Job:

We are seeking a Payroll Accounting Manager to lead the payroll accounting team and ensure accurate payroll-related financial reporting, GL reconciliations, and compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements.

This role involves team management, strategic oversight, and month close coordination with cross-functional departments.

Essential Job Functions:

- Lead and manage the payroll accounting team, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely closures.

- Review and approve payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.

- Oversee monthly balance sheet review and analysis for payroll-related accounts.

- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies related to payroll accounting.

- Partner with Payroll Admin., HR, and Finance teams to ensure accurate data flow and issue resolution.

- Coordinate and support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.

- Drive process improvements and automation in payroll accounting activities.

- Monitor changes in statutory requirements and ensure alignment in accounting treatment.

- Prepare and present reports to senior leadership on payroll accounting metrics.

- Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

- CA/CMA/Master's degree in Accounting.

- 7 to 10 years of experience in payroll accounting, including 3-5 years in a leadership or managerial role.

- Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, payroll accounting practices, and statutory compliance.

- Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.

- Experience with payroll systems and automated reconciliation tools.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

- Proven ability to lead teams and manage deadlines.

- High attention to detail with a focus on process improvement and control environment.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills