Junior Payroll Accountant

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.

Since our inception in 2014, we've scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally - Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.

At Employment Hero, we're proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.

• We are Mission First - everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
• We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
• We are AI First - we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it's a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
• We are Apolitical - we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Missio
• We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time
• We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we're not satisfied with being average

At Employment Hero, we're on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone.

We are looking for a highly organized Junior Payroll Accountant for Global Teams with 1-2 years work experience in end-to-end payroll administration and/or finance operations. You will maintain confidential data and serve as the primary contact for payroll and finance queries, and assist with financial reporting. You should be a self-starter with strong communication, problem-solving skills, customer service experience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. For fresh graduates who are keen to kickstart their finance career in a dynamic and fast pace environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you

This is a fixed term 1-year contract position on a full 5-day day shift working arrangement from 8.30am - 5.30pm PH time

Your key focus areas will be

• Administer and maintain highly-confidential employee pay data and records
• Administer and maintain payroll related databases, templates, etc.
• Ensure the accuracy of payroll reports, timesheets, etc.
• Prepare pre-payroll reports within prescribed deadlines
• Perform post-payroll audits to validate payroll accuracy
• Perform post-payroll audits to validate statutory contributions
• Perform post-payroll audits to validate payroll-related vendor invoices
• Prepare and send out client invoices within the prescribed deadlines
• Act as the main point of contact for queries from clients, employees and partners
• Respond and resolve queries within prescribed SLAs
• Assist with end-of-month financial reporting and analysis
• Assist with ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis, as needed
• Act as a leave cover for fellow payroll and finance administrators

Who you are

To thrive at Employment Hero, you'll need to embody The EH Way - operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you'll also bring

• At least 1-2 years work experience in payroll administration and/or finance operations
• Work experience in an Employer of Record structure would be an advantage
• Work experience in cross-country payroll would be an advantage
• Customer service experience is a must
• Excel proficiency is a must
• Netsuite experience would be an advantage

• Zendesk experience would be an advantage

• Strong planning and organisational skills with aptitude to learn

• Ability to work with confidential information with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

What we can offer

At Employment Hero, we don't just talk about a better way to work - we live it. Joining Employment Hero means

• A generous budget for your home office.Cutting-edge tools and technology.
• Health card membership (Maxicare) on the first day (150k PHP/per year) plus 1 free dependent (90k PHP/per year).
• 3k PHP De Minimis allowance per month (non-taxable) on top of your salary package.
• Reward and recognition programs - because great work should be recognised and rewarded.
• Generous leave allowance - 24 days per annum.Learning and development (including an external study policy, live monthly professional development classrooms, and premium online learning content).
• Employee Share Option Program - be an owner of Employment Hero.
• Annual Global Gathering - so far we've been to Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and are excited to meet in Dubai in 2025.

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Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.