Sr. Payroll Specialist

Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented  Senior Payroll Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for processing payroll, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and supporting our clients with payroll-related inquiries. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in payroll and cloud-based accounting solutions.

As a Senior Payroll Specialist you will play a key role in shaping our workplace culture, driving engagement, and ensuring our team remains motivated and high-performing. Your initiatives will have a direct impact on our company’s growth and success in the market.

At our company, we believe in fostering growth through continuous training and development, ensuring that you have the tools and knowledge to excel and grow your career. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and drive success for both our clients, our team, and yourself, we’d love to hear from you.

Why work for CloudCfo?

• Team - Professional, dynamic and collaborative
• Competitive packages - Experience and qualifications are rewarded
• Flexible working options - We are output focused
• Autonomous working – We trust our people
• Learning and Development – Experienced leaders providing expert guidance
• Progression opportunities - No bureaucracy here as we are invested in your growth
• Cloud accounting – Work with the most innovative online tools
• Healthcare coverage - We care about our employees

Who We Are

CloudCFO is a leading accounting and financial advisory firm dedicated to helping ambitious businesses achieve their goals by providing clarity and boosting efficiency. To empower business leaders worldwide, our team of 120+ professionals relies on our proprietary technology, cloud accounting solutions, efficient processes, and artificial intelligence.  Join the Future of Accounting Services!

Responsibilities

Payroll Management:

• Supervise payroll processing for assigned clients in compliance with government regulations (SSS, Philhealth, HDMF, BIR, DOLE).
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and timely based on our agreed Customer Service Level
• Supervise payroll payouts through electronic systems.
• Monitor timely dispatch of payslips
• Review payroll-related taxes and remittances filings.
• Supervise annualization and alphalisting processes
• Review final pay computations and related documents for submission to customers.
• Work directly with clients to achieve organizational goals as required.
• Process and review end-to-end payroll for multiple clients using cloud-based payroll systems.

Client & Stakeholder Communication:

• Serve as the main point of contact for payroll-related client inquiries and issue resolution.
• Provide expert advice and proactive recommendations on payroll best practices and process improvements.

Mentorship & Team Development:

• Provide mentorship and training to junior payroll specialists on technical payroll processing, client management, and compliance standards.
• Review and validate the work of junior team members, offering constructive feedback and coaching.
• Promote a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the payroll team.

Process Optimization:

• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows using technology and automation.
• Collaborate with other accounting and finance teams to enhance integration between payroll and other accounting functions.

Key Attributes

• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel or Google Sheets
• High numerical aptitude and detailed-oriented
• Good time-management skills
• Can work with minimal supervision in an entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to troubleshoot payroll discrepancies and resolve issues proactively.
• Understanding the importance of handling sensitive payroll information with discretion.
• Willingness to learn and keep up with evolving payroll regulations and technology.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management, Finance/Accountancy, Mathematics or equivalent
• At least 1-2 years work experience as a Senior Payroll Specialist (Payroll, Accounting and Comp and Ben experience) with at least mentoring and leadership experience
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, labor legislation and regulations (tax and wage laws) and payroll best practices (for experienced)
• Experience with payroll/HR/timekeeping software is preferred.