Payroll Accountant

Planit

. Prepare payroll journals and accruals, including annual leave, long service leave, bonuses and terminations .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeManila • PhilippinesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll accounting, including compliance with Australian payroll legislation and proficiency in Oracle and ADP systems. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for managing payroll processes and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CPA/CA Qualified5+ Years Payroll Accounting ExperienceOracle Payroll Systems ExperienceAdvanced Excel SkillsStrong Understanding of Australian Payroll Legislation

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Hard Skills

Payroll Journals PreparationPayroll ReconciliationGL File Controls ExecutionStatutory Reporting SupportPayroll Inputs ValidationVariance InvestigationEmployee Payroll Records MaintenancePayroll Accounting InsightsReporting and DocumentationHigh Numerical Accuracy

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Manage Deadlines

Tools & Technologies

Oracle FinancialsADP PayforceExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACA

Industry Keywords

Australian Payroll LegislationSuperannuationPAYG WithholdingAwardsEBAsPayroll TaxInternal AuditsExternal Audits

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare payroll journals and accruals, including annual leave, long service leave, bonuses and terminations
Reconcile payroll control accounts, superannuation clearing accounts, PAYG withholding and other payroll-related balance sheet items
Execute GL file controls and ensure accurate mapping between payroll systems and Oracle financials
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual payroll reports for Finance, HR and external stakeholders
Support statutory reporting for PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation and other employer obligations
Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation, Awards, EBAs and Fair Work requirements
Validate payroll inputs received from payroll operations without processing pay runs
Investigate and resolve variances, discrepancies and exceptions
Maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll records
Use Oracle and ADP to support system configuration, reporting and integration activities
Partner with HR, Finance and IT to improve payroll accounting processes, controls and reporting
Assist with system upgrades, testing and documentation of payroll accounting procedures
Provide payroll accounting insights to Finance, HR and external auditors
Respond to escalated payroll accounting queries
Support internal and external audits with reconciliations and documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA/CA qualified with a relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent
5+ years’ experience in payroll accounting, payroll analysis or financial accounting with payroll exposure
Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, Awards and EBAs
Demonstrated experience with Oracle (Fusion or EIS) and ADP Payforce payroll systems
Advanced Excel skills for reconciliations, variance analysis and reporting
High numerical accuracy, analytical capability and attention to detail
Ability to manage strict deadlines and high-volume reporting cycles
Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with cross-functional teams and auditors

Benefits

Comp & perks

Clear career pathways
Structured development
Technical certification opportunities
Leadership programs
Access to extensive learning resources
Inclusive workplace where people feel respected and able to do their best work
Opportunities to work with talented technologists, consultants, industry specialists and problem-solvers
Opportunity to deepen technical expertise, develop as a leader and explore career opportunities