• Job Description

  Req#: R-015235

  Main Purpose:

  Manage payroll accounting, reporting and analysis for 20-25 ledgers (global locations).
  Working on initiatives related to process improvement, automation, efficiency improvement

  Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

  Knowledge, Skills and abilities

  • 5-8 years of accounting experience preferably basic macros knowledge
  • Experience working with accounting systems / IT
  • Experience working with large data sets
  • A good intuitive feel for numbers, analytical and ability to quickly spot an error
  • Payroll or payroll accounting experience would be an advantage but is not a pre-requisite
  • Experience in design/implementation of accounting system/ERP would be an advantage
  • Experience in process improvements, automation projects would be an advantage, but not a pre-requisite
  • Experience in working in cross-function environment would be an advantage, but not a pre-requisite
  • Experience working in a multi-cultural environment and speaking regularly to colleagues overseas

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Inquisitive personality and prepared to challenge people, including cost centre owners and HR managers
  • Candidates with Accounting certifications preferred

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the monthly accounting processes, 25-30 ledgers in different countries
  • Help the payroll budgeting and forecasting process for these ledgers
  • Conduct reconciliations of payroll data, e.g. against bank payment and accrual accounts.
  • Analyse payroll accounting data to identify errors, inconsistencies and over or under accruing against actual costs
  • Close partnership with local HR teams to question and answer questions on payroll related expenses and headcount
  • Payroll cost reporting
  • Leading process improvement projects/initiatives

  Competencies

  • Strong administration and organisation skills
  • Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • A high level of confidentiality and discretion
  • Good interpersonal and customer-facing skills
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • The flexibility and willingness to learn
  • Proactive and inquisitive

  Key Relationships and Department Overview:

  Key Relationships

  • Colleagues in Group Cost Management
  • Local HR teams in the relevant payroll ledger countries

  Reporting Structure

  • Directly to the Payroll Accounting Manager in TGS Mumbai

• About the company

  Trafigura Group Pte. Ltd.

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