Offshore Payroll Officer (Accounts)

Job Description – Payroll Officer (Accounts Background)

Position Purpose
The Payroll Officer is responsible for ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with company policies and local labor laws. This role requires strong payroll processing expertise with an accounts background to manage salary calculations, deductions, EOSB, and reporting. The officer will also handle employee queries, ensure accurate record-keeping, and support audits and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll.
• Calculate salaries, overtime, deductions, allowances, bonuses, and EOSB.
• Process off-cycle payments such as OT, incentives, and EOSB via banking platforms.
• Maintain and update payroll records in HCM/ERP systems.

Compliance & Regulations

• Ensure adherence to local labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Prepare and submit payroll costing reports to Finance.
• Generate and submit tax and statutory payments (EOBI, social security, income tax, etc.).

Reporting & Audit Support

• Prepare monthly and annual payroll reports for management review.
• Provide payroll cost and trend analysis to support financial planning.
• Maintain accessible and accurate payroll records for audit and compliance checks.

Employee Relations

• Address payroll-related inquiries from employees, resolving issues promptly and accurately.
• Provide salary slips, tax certificates, and other payroll-related documentation when required.

Process Optimization & Best Practices

• Review payroll processes regularly to improve efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
• Implement payroll best practices and support system enhancements in collaboration with senior management.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Payroll Software / HCM (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, labor laws, tax regulations, and compliance.
• Accounting background with an understanding of financial reporting and reconciliations.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Strong problem-solving and employee relations skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
• 2–4 years of payroll experience (preferably with accounting/finance exposure).
• Professional certifications in payroll/accounting (preferred).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs120,000.00 - Rs180,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person