Payroll Specialist, APAC

• Responsible for managing the full spectrum of payroll activities (including headcount budgeting) across multiple APAC countries
• Work closely with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure payroll accuracy, timeliness, and full compliance with each country's statutory regulations
• Ensure that all employees are paid accurately on the scheduled payment dates
• Ensure the processing of new hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, and pay increases is accurate, compliant, and timely
• Ensure timely submission of statutory filings, including the social security's filing, tax filings and year-end reporting across multiple APAC countries
• Payroll management constitutes the core of the role, which mainly involves liaising with the payroll vendors for countries assigned
• Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate employee data is provided and maintain employee payroll records in accurate manner
• Prepare monthly payments and journal entries submissions to Finance GL team including reconciliation of records and conducting payroll post-mortems
• Reconcile the payroll journal to the general ledger on monthly basis and take corrective action (if applicable) to allow the proper closure of the monthly financial books
• Reconcile and analyses monthly financial statements (i.e. Balance Sheet) for payroll related entries
• Prepare the necessary reporting (payroll and headcount budget related) as part of the requirement for month-end closing
• Contribute to monthly payroll forecasting and annual budgeting process
• Ensure the budget transfer request is executed by the last working day of the month
• Stay updated on changes in the payroll laws and regulations for the APAC countries to ensure compliance
• Addresses all employee payroll queries satisfactory and ensure proper closure of the query
• Assist is payroll audits and provide support during internal and external audits
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy
• Assist with other accounting and finance functions (payroll related tasks) as needed

• Possess a minimum Diploma/Degree in Business Administration/HR Management, or related studies
• 3+ years of payroll operations and payroll accounting experience (preferrable with regional exposure)
• Have a good knowledge on payroll processes and local payroll regulation (at least 3 countries in APAC)
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality is a must
• Possess strong arithmetic skills with a keen eye for details
• Possess a strong understanding of payroll accounting principles and practices, excellent analytical skills
• Possess a strong interpersonal and communication skills to support internal and external stakeholders
• Proactive with excellent follow-through to achieve results under tight deadlines
• Meticulous and with positive learning attitude
• Able to prioritize tasks and have a problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines in a fast-paced working environment

• Culture that supports true collaboration whilst embracing remote working.
• Flexi-time start and end times.
• Blended (office/home) approach to work.
• Approach to personal development where we encourage individuals to grow and share what they've learned.
• Social events, both within the department and across the company.
• Generous annual leave and wider circle employee benefits.
• Additional one day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Membership in Employee Resource Groups (Mintel Diversity, Mintel Wellness and Mintel Gives).
• Giving back is part of our culture with this in mind, Mintel gives employee 2 days leave per year to join local volunteering activity organised by our Mintel Gives (where applicable).
• Mental health and wellbeing support via Modern Health App.
• Beautifully designed offices to foster collaboration and fun.

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