The Payroll Manager is responsible for providing oversight and review of the entire payroll process as well as leading payroll projects and analysis.   This encompasses weekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt personnel in the Philippines (currently approx. 900 employees), Belize (approx. 1,500 employees,) and Jamaica (approx. 700 employees., The Payroll Manager will have dotted-line managerial responsibility to the small team of accounting personnel in these locations who assist with the payroll process.  The Payroll Manager will assist in training these personnel, improving and standardizing current processes where possible, and reviewing the final product and resulting journal entry into the accounting system.

Responsibilities and Duties

Payroll

• Oversight of weekly payroll (source data review, entries, payments, pay slips, reconciliations)
• ­Mentor and train accounting staff on payroll best-practices
• ­Periodical review of weekly payroll data report received for processing
• ­Oversees requests for data correction and additional payouts requested, as needed
• ­Performs final review of weekly payroll report
• Oversees Pay run, Payslip generation and payroll entries
• ­Ensures that data is correctly posted in Sage Intacct accounting system in a timely manner
• ­Enter period end accruals for payroll, 13th month, accrued vacation, etc.
• ­Compile and send weekly report for parent company review
• ­Reconcile period-end balance sheet for payroll-related accounts
• ­Assist with supplying payroll-related information for audits, as necessary
• ­Review of local employee handbooks for policies impacting payroll to ensure compliance
• ­Collaborate with Operations and other departments to improve overall process and accuracy

Process Improvement

• Continually reviews processes to ensure maximum efficiency
• ­Periodically evaluates software solutions for potential improvements
• ­Enables standardization between sites when sensible
• ­Ensures posted Payslips are accurate and reflect appropriate level of detail.  Implement improvements (addition of YTD data, etc.) where possible
• ­Identify additional improvements that add manager accountability and employee clarity of earnings and opportunities.
• Stay abreast of any changes in payroll trends and taxation and keep management informed of the potential impact

Government Compliances

• Oversee the contribution and loan Monthly Recap summary preparation (SSS, PHIC, HDMF, etc.)
• Oversee communication re​: government benefits (SSS Sickness, and Maternity Benefits
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• Oversee local preparation of tax returns and compliance (Monthly, Quarterly and Annual
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• Accounting college degree preferre
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• 5+ years&apos payroll experience, preferably for a BPO services company, multi-country a plu
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• Forward thinking pro-active mindse
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• Exceptional attention to detai
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• Excellent communication skill
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• Experience using Sage Intacct accounting software a plu
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• Impeccable mathematics and analytical skill
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• Able to meet tight deadline