Finance - Payroll Specialist
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We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to manage payroll operations, ensure statutory compliance, maintain accurate records, and support accounting and audit activities.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
- Payroll Processing
- Process monthly payroll for regular and consultants as applicable.
- Ensure accurate calculation of gross salary, net salary, statutory deductions, and employee benefits.
- Process full & final (F&F) payments, gratuity, leave encashment, and retirement benefits.
- Handle payroll-related employee queries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Statutory Compliance
- Manage PF, Gratuity, ESIC and tax deductions.
- Prepare and file statutory returns (TDS 24Q) and maintain required records.
- Prompt issuance of Form 16 to employees at the end of the year.
- Coordinate with government authorities and consultants regarding payroll and statutory matters.
- Stay updated on changes in labour laws, payroll regulations, and taxation rules.
- Accounting
- Prepare payroll journals and accounting entries in ERP system.
- Ensure that transfer of funds between bank accounts and reconcile the same.
- Reconcile salary register, payable and statutory dues.
- Support preparation of financial statements and audit schedules related to payroll.
- Audit and Internal controls
- Support statutory, internal, and compliance audits.
- Ensure strong payroll controls and confidentiality of employee information.
- Maintain proper payroll documentation and audit trails.
- Recommend process improvements and automation initiatives.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in MS Excel.
- Experience with payroll software such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, Zoho Payroll, or similar.
- Sound accounting fundamentals, knowledge of accounting software and ERP systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Confidentiality and integrity.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work within deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
Qualification
- B.Com/M.Com, CA Inter or CMA Inter
Experience
- 7-8 years of experience in payroll processing and accounting.
- Experience handling payroll for organizations with 200+ employees preferred.
Experience working with payroll software and ERP systems.
Age Limit: 30 – 35 Yrs Period: 3 Years