Payroll Accountant - Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago

About Nintex:At Nintex, we are transforming the way people work, everywhere.As the global standard for process intelligence and automation, we're trusted by over 10,000 public and private sector organizations across 90 countries. Our customers, from industry giants like Amazon, Coca-Cola, and Microsoft, rely on the Nintex Platform to accelerate their digital transformation journeys by managing, automating, and optimizing business processes quickly and efficiently. We improve their lives through the technology we build.We are committed to fostering a workplace that supports amazing people in doing their very best work every day. Collaboration is constant, our workplace is fun, the environment is fast-paced, and we value our people's curiosity, ideas, and enthusiasm. Driven by passion and accountability, we take initiative, measure progress, and deliver results. Our culture fosters innovation and problem-solving, fueled by curiosity and a commitment to thinking big. Together, we move with agility, prioritize customer needs, and build unity through empathy, leaving a positive impact wherever we go.About the role:As part of the Finance & Accounting team, this role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll across multiple APAC countries. Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, it combines strong technical payroll knowledge with solid accounting skills to ensure accurate reporting, reconciliations and audit readiness, while providing a positive payroll experience for employees and stakeholders.Your contribution will be:

Responsible for end-to-end payroll cycle for international companies within the Group, as assigned
Depending on location, process payroll in-house or work with external payroll providers and HR to deliver accurate monthly and/or semi-monthly, multi-state payrolls
Administer payroll taxes, superannuation, pensions, workers compensation reporting and employee benefits/reconciliations
Prepare and submit year-end payroll reporting and statutory flings in compliance with local regulations
Maintain and manage leave systems
Payroll on-boarding & off-boarding of employees
Prepare and post all payroll-related journal entries in the accounting system
Perform and review payroll-related balance sheet accounts, accruals and reconciliations ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
Work with Finance & Accounting team on payroll related analysis to support budgeting and reporting
Liaise with HR team regarding new hires, terminations, leave, remuneration and conditions of service including interpreting awards/agreements in relation to tax, allowances and other pay and benefit components
Deliver payroll-related projects and process improvements as required
Manage and respond to audit queries
Resolve employee payroll escalations and queries efficiently, maintaining confidentiality and timeliness
Monitor changes in payroll legislation and update processes to maintain compliance

To be successful, we think you need:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of payroll processing and accounting experience, with deep expertise in Malaysia payroll systems, statutory contributions, able to independently handle all related queries
Experience with multi-jurisdiction or APAC payrolls highly regarded
Strong knowledge of current payroll and payroll tax legislation, with ability to adapt to regulatory changes
Proven experience preparing payroll journals, accruals, and reconciliations in compliance with accounting standards and audit requirements

What's in it for you?Nintex has a hybrid working model, enabling us to build culture, learn, and grow together. We intentionally connect and collaborate, while emphasizing flexibility with a blend of at-home and in-office work. This role is a hybrid role in our local Nintex office.While our offerings differ from country to country, we offer our entire global workforce an array of exciting perks and benefits, including

Global Gratitude and Recharge Days
Flexible, paid time off policy
Employee wellness programs and counseling resources
Meaningful peer recognition and awards
Paid parental leave
Invention/patenting assistance
Community impact, paid volunteer time, and opportunities
Intercultural learning and celebration
Multiple tools through which to learn and grow, and an incredible global community

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