Global, inclusive and innovative - welcome to AMS, where talent connects across cultures and backgrounds to shape the future of work.
We work with leading organizations to design and deliver talent strategies that bring together people, process, data and technology, helping millions of people find meaningful work every year. Our diverse, connected community collaborates to create results for clients and opportunities for our people to learn, grow and make an impact.
At AMS, we look for people who bring more than experience, and we welcome different perspectives and ways of thinking.
- Detailed knowledge of Payroll process along with knowledge of state and central regulatory aspects
- Payroll experience of at least five years is a mandatory.
- Candidate should have advance level knowledge of payroll accounting, reconciliations and payroll best practices
- Candidate should be very well verse with MS Office, adept at making and delivering presentations and in general good at oral and written communication skills
- The candidate should have expert level knowledge of Indian Income Tax and Profession tax (for Maharashtra and Karnataka) along with other payroll related regulatory compliances
- Candidate who would have worked on payroll applications and having knowledge of WD will have an advantage.
- The candidate should be trustworthy with attention specifically to confidentiality along with having good organizational ability and importantly great attention to detail.
- Candidate should be enthusiastic and willing to take up any payroll related projects/initiatives end to end.
- Process end-to-end payroll for MS India entities as allocated within the team
- Execute FnF (Full & Final) settlement processes for exiting employees
- Provide "No Dues Clearance" to exiting employees within timelines
- Print ESOP Certificates for employees post conversion
- Process vendor invoices to ensure payroll-related outsourced vendors are paid on time
- Prepare payroll-related JEs (Journal Entries) to ensure payroll costs are accurately and timely recorded in firm books
- Provide JEs to respective teams for postings in the books of accounts within agreed cutoffs
- Reconcile payroll GLs (General Ledgers) on a regular basis
- Prepare working files/data for filing monthly and annual PT (Professional Tax) returns within statutory due dates
- Ensure timely payment of regulatory dues (state and central) and adherence to payroll-related compliances
- Prepare working files/data for quarterly eTDS returns and ensure timely filing
- Regularly check for defaults on the Income Tax TRACES portal and take corrective action
- Draft responses to regulators against any notices received
- Process expat payroll with guidance/assistance from firm tax consultants
- Coordinate with external tax consultants and multiple internal teams
- Retain/store documents appropriately (challans, filing acknowledgments, etc.) for future reference
- Issue duplicate Form 16s or provide payslips/tax workings to employees
- Provide ad-hoc reports to respective teams on a need basis, within agreed timelines
- Assist in audit data compilation
- Respond accurately and promptly to employee payroll queries
- Handle one-time requests
- Manage any other payroll-related assignments as needed
- B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) or equivalent
- Additional certification in Payroll Management, Taxation, or Statutory Compliance is a plus
- 3–7 years of experience in end-to-end payroll processing, preferably in a multinational or large corporate/shared services (GBS) environment
- Prior experience handling India payroll compliance is essential
- Exposure to expat payroll is a strong plus
- Payroll Processing — end-to-end payroll cycle management
- Statutory Compliance Knowledge — PT (Professional Tax), TDS, PF, ESIC, LWF, and other state/central regulations
- eTDS Returns — quarterly filing experience, familiarity with TRACES portal
- Journal Entries (JEs) & GL Reconciliation — payroll accounting knowledge
- FnF Settlement Processing — full & final settlement calculations
- Form 16 & Tax Documentation — issuance and tax working knowledge
- ESOP Processing — understanding of ESOP taxation/certificate issuance (added advantage)
- Vendor Invoice Processing — coordination with outsourced payroll vendors
- Payroll software/HRMS — e.g., SAP, Workday, ADP, PeopleSoft, or similar
- MS Excel (Advanced — VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, reconciliation work)
- Income Tax portals — TRACES, TIN-NSDL
- Stakeholder Management — coordinating with internal teams (Finance, HR, Tax) and external consultants
- Attention to Detail & Accuracy — critical given compliance/statutory nature of the role
- Time Management — ability to meet strict statutory due dates and cutoffs
- Communication Skills — responding to employee queries and drafting regulator responses
- Problem-Solving — handling notices, defaults, or discrepancies proactively
- Confidentiality & Integrity — handling sensitive payroll/compensation data
At AMS, we come from every walk of life - and that’s what makes us unique. Our culture is open, inclusive and built on trust. We empower our people with the flexibility and autonomy to work in ways that bring out their best. We offer career opportunities in every direction you want to explore.
We offer
- Growth and development focused on your strengths
- The opportunity to develop a career within one of the world’s leading organisations specialising in talent and workforce solutions.
- A team that values being Passionate, Bold, and Authentic
- Supportive communities such as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Volunteer day - you get one additional paid day off each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you
- Details may vary slightly depending on your location, local labour law, etc.
Our statement
We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people with diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate based upon age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.
If you require any accommodations or have any accessibility needs, please reach out via email [email protected] or make a member of our Talent Acquisition team aware at any time.
If you’re ready to bring your skills, curiosity, and passion, click Apply and let’s explore what we can achieve together!
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