Corporate Accounting and Eastern Hemisphere Payroll Manager

Job Duties

Under broad direction, responsible for planning, organizing, and leading accounting department staff in the activities supporting general ledger, sub-systems, and related business applications, which may also include the preparation of financial statements and ancillary reports in a corporate or cost accounting environment. Responsible for preparation, review, and accuracy of business activities within the department, including executing financial close activities, reviewing and updating business practices, performing internal control self-assessments, preparing forecasts and annual business plans, and performing ongoing process improvements. Responsible for managing the recruitment, training, and development of accounting personnel within the assigned area. Serves as a trusted business advisor to management on key financial issues, financial performance, and strategy execution, including commercial business insight. Responsible for interpreting and applying company policy and accounting principles to financial transactions for internal control compliance. Applies technical accounting skills acquired through completion of an accounting or business university degree and eight (8) years of progressive experience in finance or accounting related roles, to include management experience. Professional accounting certification preferred. Demonstrates advanced functionality of common office environment, functional applications such as SAP and Hyperion, and relevant business applications. Demonstrates project management skills and awareness of financial performance metrics such as CVA/NOVA. Demonstrates strong knowledge in aspects of finance and accounting, internal controls and risk mitigation, company policy, financial analysis and statutory reporting, forecasting, and financial applications of varying complexity, as well as performance management and advanced levels of proficiency with industry and company acumen.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Eastern Hemisphere Payroll Manager to lead and oversee multi-country payroll operations across the APAC, EMEA, and MENA regions. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery while driving process excellence, standardization, and continuous improvement across global payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll operations across multiple countries within APAC, EMEA, and MENA regions.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory regulations, tax laws, corporate policies, internal controls, and SOX requirements.
• Oversee payroll processing activities including gross-to-net calculations, payroll accounting, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, Tax, and Legal teams to ensure alignment with enterprise-wide policies and compliance frameworks.
• Prepare and present payroll analytics, management reports, and variance analysis with actionable insights for leadership.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll cycles, including statutory filings, audits, and year-end activities.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage relationships with third-party payroll vendors and ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).
• Support workforce planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities related to payroll costs.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure audit readiness at all times.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing payroll team, including talent management and capability building.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Systems & Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of SAP / S4 HANA
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with ADP GlobalView, ADP Celergo, and SuccessFactors HCM is preferred

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to make decisions in complex and ambiguous situations
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Willingness to support extended hours, including night shifts, weekends, and month-end cycles as needed

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Graduate (preferably B.Com / MBA)
• Professional certifications in Finance, Accounting, or Global Payroll are an advantage

Experience:     

 12–15 Years