Senior Payroll Specialist (AU)

Job Title: Senior Payroll Specialist (AU)

Work Setup & Schedule:

• Hybrid (8AM to 5PM)

What you’ll be doing:

• Will directly communicate with the client via email and call.
• Perform bookkeeping (bank reconciliation) and payroll processing using Xero.
• Perform EOM closing and management reporting.
• Perform clean up catch up of client accounts.
• Prepare activity statements and lodgments of payroll tax and Workcover.
• Onboard new payroll clients.
• Train and coach the team on payroll-related matters, including payroll processing, payroll tax, WorkCover and superannuation guarantee charge (SGC) lodgments.
• Manage the payroll board in Trello to ensure client payroll schedules are met by the team.
• Proactively share and lead payroll legislative and process changes within the team and with clients, as needed.
• Lead EOFY payroll finalisations within the team and communicate EOFY payroll announcements to clients.
• Proactively identify and suggest payroll process improvements.
• Handle ad hoc tasks as required.

What will make you a great fit:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
• Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years of Australian payroll experience, plus exposure to Australian bookkeeping and compliance
• Technical Skills: End-to-end Australian payroll processing, including Single Touch Payroll (STP), superannuation guarantee and Payday Super, SGC, state payroll tax, WorkCover declarations and EOFY payroll finalisation. Working knowledge of bookkeeping and BAS/IAS.
• Soft Skills: Attention to detail; ability to work with minimal supervision; strong verbal and written communication; ability to work under pressure; organized and efficient; ability to manage multiple clients; strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills; ability to train, coach and guide team members
• Accounting System/ Software experience or knowledge: Xero Payroll
• Language Requirements: English
• Others: Willing to extend beyond immediate responsibilities and accept new tasks; able to meet strict payroll and monthly reporting deadlines in a highly automated environment; demonstrated leadership, sound business judgment, and administrative capability; proactive in keeping up to date with Australian payroll legislation.

What D&V Philippines can offer you:

Join D&V Philippines, a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For™ in Southeast Asia and a Great Place To Work® Certified company that champions global exposure, career growth, and work-life balance.

As a finance and accounting (F&A) global capability partner, D&V Philippines gives you the opportunity to deliver premium F&A solutions to CFOs and professional services firms across Australia, the USA, Europe, and other parts of the world.

On top of essential benefits, you’ll also enjoy these perks:

• Competitive salary with non-taxable allowances
• HMO coverage from Day 1
• Life and health insurance with medical allowance
• 30 paid leave credits annually (credited monthly, inclusive of vacation and sick leave) with leave credit cash conversion, depending on eligibility.
• Annual company and employee performance bonuses
• Hybrid work arrangement to support your work-life balance goals
• Modern, parent-friendly office at One Ayala, Makati, conveniently connected to major transport hubs, dining options, and malls
• Free meal during office days
• Company-provided laptop and equipment
• CPD Training Assistance and PRC license renewal reimbursement
• Training, mentorship, and certification opportunities
• Year-round employee engagement activities for wellness and team building