Location: Thane
Employment Type: Full-Time
We are seeking a detail-oriented and responsible Senior Executive – Payroll & Accounts to manage end-to-end payroll processing and statutory compliance for Indian operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in payroll administration, statutory filings, payroll accounting, employee query management, and reconciliation activities. Exposure to General Ledger (GL) accounting will be an added advantage.
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Execute end-to-end monthly payroll processing in compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.
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Process payroll inputs including attendance, leave records, reimbursements, incentives, bonuses, arrears, deductions, and Full & Final settlements.
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Validate payroll data accuracy prior to salary disbursement.
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Perform payroll reconciliations and month-on-month variance analysis.
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Ensure compliance with EPF, ESIC, Professional Tax (PT), TDS, and other statutory regulations.
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Prepare and maintain statutory challans, returns, and compliance documentation.
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Coordinate with consultants and vendors for statutory submissions and audits.
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Monitor statutory timelines and maintain compliance trackers.
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Pass payroll-related journal entries in ERP/accounting systems.
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Prepare payroll reconciliation statements and employee cost reports.
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Support General Ledger (GL) reconciliations related to payroll expenses, provisions, and employee benefits.
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Coordinate with the Finance & Accounts team during month-end closing activities.
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Assist in payroll cost allocation and departmental cost analysis.
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Support employee tax declarations, tax computations, and investment proof validations.
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Ensure accurate payroll tax calculations through payroll systems.
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Resolve employee payroll-related queries promptly and professionally.
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Provide payroll-related support during audits and verification processes.
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Manage payroll processing through HRMS/payroll software.
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Maintain employee payroll records, salary revisions, and statutory information.
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Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and accuracy of payroll data.
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Generate MIS reports, payroll summaries, and management reports as required.
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Strong understanding of Indian payroll processing and statutory compliance.
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Working knowledge of EPF, ESIC, PT, TDS, and payroll filing procedures.
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Familiarity with payroll software and payroll tax computation processes.
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Strong analytical and numerical abilities.
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Excellent communication and coordination skills.
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High attention to detail and accuracy.
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Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion.
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2–4 years of relevant experience in payroll processing, preferably within small to medium-sized organizations.
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Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
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Experience in payroll accounting entries and reconciliations.
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Knowledge of General Ledger (GL) accounting is an added advantage.
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Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and HRMS/Payroll systems.
