Payroll Specialist

Technical Enquiries Proficient understanding of prevailing payroll statutory governance (CPF, MOM & IRAS) Ensure accuracy, due-care, time-management and compliance with deadlines when executing the following: Prepare payroll summary which includes details of new employees, resigned employees, increments, allowances, deductions, bonus, etc based on information provided and verified by clients’ designated payroll personnel; Process the payroll including the calculation of statutory employee’s and employer’s CPF contribution, CPF capping on additional wages and ethnic contributions, CDAC, MBMF, SINDA and ECF; Arrange for salary credit to the respective employees’ designated bank account upon approval of the payroll summary; Prepare the electronic or hardcopy pay slips for distribution to all clients’ employees; Submit monthly statutory contributions i.e. CPF and SDL including the respective ethnic deductions to the CPF Board; Process adhoc requirements such as termination payouts including computation of pro-rated salary, unutilized vacation, notice-in-lieu; Generate the following where applicable: Form IR8A Form IR21 NS Make-up pay Pro-Family (maternity, paternity, childcare leave claims) Manage payroll software updates including liaison with payroll software vendors on behalf of the team Identify changes in statutory regulations, research/recommend changes and implement efficient SOPs Highlight and discuss issues resulting from detailed review on day-to-day jobs and provide recommended solutions Attend and conduct meetings with new and existing clients Understand client’s request/queries, endeavor to communicate the solution which the client is able to comprehend Customer Services Cross sell services of the BSL Group to new/ existing clients Respond to client’s feedback Build client services relationship Others Manage billings and collections Fulfil any other duties as and when assigned by the management Job Holder’s Specifications Possess NITEC/"O" Levels/Diploma in Accountancy or qualifications in related fields. No/Minimum payroll experience is welcome to apply. Able to manage strictly confidential information and ability to relate well with clients Able to multi-task and work under pressure to meet specific timelines Possess good communication and excellent interpersonal skills Must be proactive, analytical, committed and take ownership Possess the interest to learn/upgrade to new skills/technologies Timesoft payroll software hands-on knowledge will be an added advantage