Payroll Executive

Key Skills:

Primary Skills

• Payroll Processing
• General Ledger (GL) Reconciliation
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Attention to Detail
• Team Leadership and Supervision Secondary Skills
• SAP ERP Systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Accounting Knowledge in ERP Platforms Job Responsibilities
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing accurately and within defined timelines.
• Review and validate payroll inputs including attendance, overtime, incentives, deductions, and employee benefits.
• Process final settlements, leave encashments, bonuses, and other payroll-related transactions.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and ensure accurate posting to the General Ledger.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and investigate discrepancies for timely resolution.
• Support month-end and year-end financial closing activities.
• Prepare payroll reports and MIS for management review and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including taxes, social security, provident fund, gratuity, and other applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide required payroll documentation.
• Maintain payroll records with strict confidentiality and data security.
• Implement and monitor payroll controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage payroll systems and ERP platforms such as SAP.
• Support payroll automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Respond to employee payroll-related queries promptly and professionally.
• Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Supervise and guide payroll team members, where applicable.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong knowledge of payroll accounting and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP and advanced Excel functions (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Reporting, Data Analysis).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities