Payroll Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Handling Payroll for - Germany andSwitzerland
• Liaising with HR regarding required payroll updates
• Liaising with accounts payable regarding payroll related invoices
• Being first point of contact for all payroll related queries
• Managing the payroll ledgers and accruals within the accounting system
• Completing the monthly payroll reconciliations
• Assists in providing audit requirements related to payroll

Qualifications:

• Bachelor ofCommerce/Accountancy;M.COM/MBA-HR preferred
• 3 to 5 years of work experience in General Accounting/or Payroll Accounting
• Experience of handling payroll accounting of India/USA/any European countries
• Experience of compensations, statutory benefits and taxes
• Experience of a major audit firm or multinational organization is an added advantage
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Well organized, thorough and detailed, with a creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures, follow through on issues and prioritize effectively
• Highly motivated, able to work independently and with initiative
• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment and meet tight deadlines
• Able to work confidently with IT applications like Excel, Outlook, Accounting Systems
• Fluency in English is mandatory and German is preferred.