Associate/Senior Associate - Payroll 1

Title: Finance Department (based in Singapore) – Associate/Senior Associate, Payroll

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We believe we have a responsibility to be a force for good, and WorldImpact is our portfolio of initiatives focused on making a tangible impact on society’s biggest challenges and creating a better future. We strive to advise clients on how to deliver purpose-led growth and embed more equitable, inclusive as well as sustainable business practices.

Hence, we seek talented individuals driven to excel and innovate, working together to achieve our shared goals.

We are committed to creating positive work experiences that foster a culture of respect and inclusion, where diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone is recognised for their contributions.

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Work you’ll do

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• End-to-End Payroll Process for Singapore, ensuring that all calculations, payments, and reporting are completed accurately and on schedule. This includes maintaining up-to-date knowledge of local payroll regulations, tax requirements, and statutory contributions.
• 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

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte, we believe in the importance of empowering our people to be leaders at all levels. We connect our purpose and shared values to identify issues as well as to make an impact that matters to our clients, people and the communities. Additionally, Associates across our Firm are expected to:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal learning and development.
• Understand how our daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and business.
• Understand the set expectations and demonstrate accountability in keeping personal performance on track.
• Actively focus on developing effective communications and relationship-building skills with stakeholders, clients and team.
• Demonstrate an appreciation for working with others.
• Understand what is fundamental to Deloitte’s success as a business.
• Demonstrate integrity and an awareness of strengths, differences, and personal impact.
• Develop their understanding of Deloitte and offer a fresh perspective.

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.

Due to volume of applications, we regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Candidates will only be contacted by authorized Deloitte Recruiters via firm’s business contact number or business email address.