Professional- International Payroll

Job description

Acuity Analytics (the trading name of Acuity Knowledge Partners) is a global, tech-first organisation helping financial institutions and corporates make better decisions through research, data, analytics and AI-enabled solutions. We combine deep financial services expertise with strong engineering, digital and AI capabilities to solve complex, real-world problems.

With a team of 7,200+ analysts, data specialists and technologists across 28 locations, we work with more than 800 organisations worldwide to drive efficiency, unlock insight and deliver measurable impact. Our success is built on the strength of our peopleby investing in talent, encouraging collaboration and creating room to grow, we enable our teams to do their best work for clients.

Acuity became an independent business in 2019 following its acquisition from Moodys Corporation by Equistone Partners Europe. In 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake, with Equistone remaining a minority investorsupporting our continued growth and innovation.

For more information, visit www.acuityanalytics.com

Basic information

Position Title

Professional

Experience Level-8-10 Years

Department-Finance

LocationGurgaon / Bangalore

Position reports to

Assistant director- Global Payroll

Job purpose

The Payroll person is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee payroll, maintaining payroll records, Accounting, payroll GL reconciliation, Payroll Audit handling, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws. This role requires excellent attention to detail, a high degree of confidentiality, and familiarity with accounting systems.

Key responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly, or monthly payroll runs for all employees, exposure in countries like UK, Germany, Switzerland & other European countries, also exposure to India payroll would be added advantage
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, Exits, terminations, bonuses, deductions, and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal payroll regulations.
• Prepare payroll schedules for internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees.
• Payroll accounting in a timely manner.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Handle payroll audits and coordinate with external auditors if necessary.
• File payroll tax reports and ensure timely tax payments.

Key competencies

• Excellent team player as well as a good communicator,
• Able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines as well as be able to manage time effectively,
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills are required
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Having working knowledge in ERP accounting system
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• Bachelors degree in accounting & MBA Finance or a related field (or equivalent experience).