Payroll Accounting Team Lead - Record to Report

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

The Team

The Payroll Accounting team is a dynamic and collaborative group committed to excellence in financial operations. Based across India and Malaysia, the team values inclusivity, continuous improvement, and innovation. We work closely with global counterparts to ensure seamless payroll processing and compliance with international standards. Our focus is on fostering a supportive environment where each team member can thrive and contribute to achieving organizational goals.

Role and Responsibilities

The Payroll Accounting team is a dynamic and collaborative group committed to excellence in financial operations. Based across India and Malaysia, the team values inclusivity, continuous improvement, and innovation. We work closely with global counterparts to ensure seamless payroll processing and compliance with international standards. Our focus is on fostering a supportive environment where each team member can thrive and contribute to achieving organizational goals.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for performing highly specialized accounting tasks around Payroll reporting, Global Mobility, and international taxes. 

• Act as a liaison between Business Units and third-party vendors (CloudPay).   

• Lead and manage a team of 5 payroll accountants based in India and Malaysia, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.

• Utilize Oracle systems to streamline payroll operations and maintain comprehensive financial records.

• Analyze payroll data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align payroll operations with organizational goals.

• Ensure compliance with local and international payroll regulations and standards.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of inclusivity and continuous learning.

• Analyze payroll reports provided by third party payroll provider to ensure that all transactions are reflected correctly on the company’s general ledger; approximately 35,000 total employees

• Coordinate with third party payroll tax company to validate payroll tax filings and payments for the current month

• Review payroll balance sheet accounts for any unusual activity and contact appropriate party for more details

• Verify, allocate, and post all expatriate related expenses; including but not limited to housing expense, travel expense, and international tax accruals; approximately 50+ expatriates and $750k monthly expense

• Interact with various business units regarding budget vs. actual for expatriates.

• Refer to third party tax consultants regarding expatriate tax accruals and estimates for duration of their assignment

• Work with external auditors for any ad hoc requests

• Works on monthly closing duties supporting the Business Units and Global controllers.

• Collaborate with Payroll benefits accountant for deliverables and assist in adhoc projects

Qualifications and Education Requirements

•         Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
•         Demonstrate ability to effectively prioritize work and manage performance of a team in a multicultural environment for superior results.
•         Demonstrate ability to develop and implement process improvements.
•         Strong communication skills, strategic agility, and people management.
•         Highly motivated self-starter with supervisory, review, and proofing experience.
•         5 to 10 years work experience in a similar accounting role within a global organization.
•        Ability to work independently and effectively in the EMEA time zone and render overtime when there is a strong business need.

Preferred Skills

•         Proficiency in Oracle financial operating systems
•         Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
•         Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint…
•         Knowledge of Alteryx

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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