• Oversee the accurate and timely payment  of payroll processed by HR team and travel & expense reimbursements within the organization. Also ensure timely and accurate accounting of payroll and reimbursements based on input shared.
• Ensure payment of various dues of compliance with payroll regulations, tax laws as per information shared by payroll processing team and expense policies while providing excellent service to employees.
• Coordination with Internal and Statutory audit team for timely resolution of audit queries.

 Strategic Activities   

• Oversee the payroll and compliance (taxes, labour law) related payments. , .
• Manage the accurate accounting and reconciliation of payroll transactions in financial records.
• Review and verify payroll inputs received from HR, including salary changes, bonuses, deductions, and benefits, based on source data shared, to ensure proper payment.
• Collaborate closely with HR to streamline payroll inputs and maintain the integrity of the payroll system.
• Prepare payroll-related financial statements and reports for management review.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors on payroll accounting and compliance matters.
• Address and resolve any discrepancies or issues related to payroll processing and accounting.
• Stay abreast of changes in payroll-related laws and accounting standards to ensure ongoing compliance and best practices.
• Implement internal controls and procedures to prevent errors and fraud within the payroll function.
• Provide expertise and support to finance and HR teams regarding payroll-related inquiries and initiatives
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve the efficiency and accuracy of the expense payment processes.
• Review and approve employee expense reports, ensuring adherence to the companys travel & expense policy

Any other additional responsibility could be assigned to the role holder from time to time as a standalone project or regular work. The same would be suitably represented in the Primary responsibilities and agreed between the incumbent, reporting officer and HR.

Payroll processing

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder Management

Interpersonal skills

Accounting skills

Analytical skills, Technical Skills

Internal Interfaces

HR

• Collaborate on payroll inputs, changes, and employee payment matters.

External Interfaces

Third Party Vendor

• Direct oversight and management of vendor performance and service delivery

Minimum Education requirements

• Master’s degree in accounting, Finance or equivalent

Experience

Minimum

Desired

• 7 years of experience in running AP/payroll functions, managing initiatives and programs pertaining to Finance Operations

• 8+ years of experience with experience in working in teams for finance function
• Experience in the aviation sector is an added advantage