- Professional
 - Ufficio in Mumbai
 
Main Purpose:
Manage payroll accounting, reporting and analysis for 20-25 ledgers (global locations). Working on initiatives related to process improvement, automation, efficiency improvementKnowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills and abilities
- 3-5 years of accounting experience preferably basic macros knowledge •
 - Experience working with accounting systems / IT
 - Experience working with large data sets
 - A good intuitive feel for numbers, analytical and ability to quickly spot an error
 - Payroll or payroll accounting experience would be an advantage but is not a pre-requisite
 - Experience in design/implementation of accounting system/ERP would be an advantage
 - Experience in process improvements, automation projects would be an advantage, but not a pre-requisite
 - Experience in working in cross-function environment would be an advantage, but not a pre-requisite
 - Experience working in a multi-cultural environment and speaking regularly to colleagues overseas
 - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
 - Inquisitive personality and prepared to challenge people, including cost centre owners and HR managers
 - Candidates with Accounting certifications preferred
 
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the monthly accounting processes, 25-30 ledgers in different countries •
 - Manage the payroll budgeting and forecasting process for these ledgers •
 - Conduct reconciliations of payroll data, e.g. against bank payment and accrual accounts.
 - Analyse payroll accounting data to identify errors, inconsistencies and over or under accruing against actual costs
 - Close partnership with local HR teams to question and answer questions on payroll related expenses and headcount
 - Payroll cost reporting
 - Leading process improvement projects/initiatives
 
Competencies
- Strong administration and organisation skills
 - Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel
 - A high level of confidentiality and discretion
 - Good interpersonal and customer-facing skills
 - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
 - The flexibility and willingness to learn
 - Proactive and inquisitive
 
Key Relationships and Department Overview:
Key Relationships
- Colleagues in Group Cost Management
 - Local HR teams in the relevant payroll ledger countries
 
Reporting Structure
- Directly to the Payroll Accounting Manager in TGS Mumbai