Full Time Payroll Officer (support Australia payroll) Jobs, in BoardRoom Group Selangor - Maukerja

Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of client payrolls (weekly, fortnightly and monthly).
• Assist with peer review of client payrolls processed by Payroll Services colleagues (weekly, fortnightly and monthly).
• Ensure accuracy and completion of payroll, PAYG withholding and superannuation processing for client payrolls, including Payday Super obligations.
• Assist with calculating termination payments, including resignations, redundancies and dismissals, in line with the applicable Award, agreement and the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), as required by clients.
• Ensure accuracy and completion of draft Instalment Activity Statements (IAS) for clients (if applicable).
• Ensure accuracy and completion of calculation, lodgement and processing of state/territory payroll tax for clients.
• Ensure accuracy and completion of calculation, lodgement and processing of state/territory workers compensation renewals for clients.
• Ensure accuracy and completion of payroll funding requests where a trust account is maintained on behalf of the client.
• Ensure payroll and payment approvals are obtained from the client’s authorisers before release.
• Arrange payroll and associated payment runs by EFT or BPAY, coordinating with management for authorisations.
• Follow up with clients, if client authorisation is required for payments.
• Maintain databases and other tracking tools as required.
• Stay up to date with changes to Australian payroll legislation, including Modern Award updates, the Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review and ATO requirements, and apply them accurately to client payrolls.
• Maintain up-to-date process documentation and checklists for each client and contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes.
• Handle client and employee personal information in line with BoardRoom’s data protection policies, the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Act 2010.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience processing Australian payroll for Australian clients, gained either in Australia or within an offshore or shared services environment.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of interpreting Australian Awards, EBAs, agreements, common law, and Fair Work Act.
• understanding of Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2 reporting and compliance, including end-of-year finalisation.
• Strong understanding of Payday Super requirements and compliance.
• Hands-on experience with Definitiv / BIPO platforms is highly regarded.
• Experience processing client payrolls of up to 500 employees.
• Superior working knowledge of end-to-end payroll processes and controls.
• Understanding of Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requirements and taxation legislation as they pertain to payroll, including PAYG withholding.
• Understanding of superannuation legislation, including Superannuation Guarantee obligations.
• Understanding of payroll tax and workers compensation requirements across Australian states and territories.
• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field; Australian Payroll Association (APA) certification highly regarded.
• Fluent written and spoken English with confidence.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g. lookups, pivot tables and reconciliations).
• Ability to work aligned with Australian business hours (AEST/AEDT) and Australian public holidays including peak periods such as end of financial year.