
Associate/Senior Associate – Payroll
Deloitte
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Singapore • Singapore
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About the role
- End-to-End Payroll Process for Singapore, ensuring that all calculations, payments, and reporting are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Handle weekly payroll, including final salaries, taxes, and ad-hoc payments.
- Prepare and file mandatory tax documents such as IR8A and IR21.
- Verify and reconcile monthly CPF contributions.
- Submit accurate records to the CPF Board and address any discrepancies or queries regarding contributions promptly.
- Review and validate employee timesheets to ensure correct calculation of hours worked, overtime pay, and leave taken.
- Process claims for government-paid leave.
- Coordinate the submission of NS claims and reimbursements are tracked correctly.
- Prepare payroll journal entries for monthly closing, and maintain secure, organised records of all payroll transactions.
- Resolve payroll-related queries, providing guidance to employees on salary breakdowns, statutory deductions
- Ensure compliance with employment laws.
- Perform other payroll-related tasks as needed e.g supporting payroll audits, assisting with payroll system upgrades, and contributing to process improvement initiatives
Requirements
- A recognised diploma in Finance/Accounting or professional qualifications such as ACCA.
- Prior experience managing payroll, preferably within Singapore, is strongly preferred.
- Minimum 1-2 years payroll experience
- Candidates with accounting knowledge will have an added advantage.
- Possess a strong understanding of Singapore’s statutory payroll obligations, including tax legislation, CPF rules, and government leave schemes.
- Proficient in payroll software (BIPO, cloud base system) and MS Office.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingtax calculationsfinancial reportingreconciliationtimesheet validationgovernment leave claimspayroll journal entriesprocess improvementstatutory deductionsaccounting knowledge
Soft Skills
attention to detailproblem-solvingcommunicationorganizational skillsguidancecompliance awareness
Certifications
diploma in Financediploma in AccountingACCA