Job Title: Senior Executive - Payroll

Location: [Gurgaon]

Department: Finance

Reports to: [VP Payroll]

Experience Required: 3–4 years

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Executive - Payroll to join our Finance team. In this role, you will lead payroll operations, ensure compliance with labor laws, and manage critical month-end closing activities. The ideal candidate is a proactive finance professional with strong analytical capabilities, leadership qualities, and the ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams, especially HR and Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end closing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and present comprehensive MIS reports; participate in monthly reviews with senior management.
• Ensure compliance with HR-related legal and regulatory requirements (labor law compliances).
• Monitor changes in payroll and HR compliance laws; update internal policies and procedures accordingly.
• Maintain accurate employee records including attendance, benefits, and tax information.
• Collaborate with Finance and HR departments to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Provide prompt and professional support to employee payroll and compliance inquiries.
• Submit periodic reports on payroll and HR compliance to management.
• Manage and mentor a team, overseeing performance, coaching, and professional development.
• Conduct variance analysis between actuals and budgets, providing insights and recommendations.
• Assist in internal and statutory audits and implement suggested financial controls.
• Prepare and post accrual entries for accurate financial reporting.
• Facilitate daily team huddles to track and monitor deliverables.
• Ensure accurate vendor payments through meticulous ledger review.
• Record journal entries and oversee accruals/prepaid expenses for financial integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification (CA Inter) preferred.
• 3–4 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Deep understanding of accounting principles and regulatory compliance.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word for data analysis, reporting, and documentation.
• Working knowledge of ERP accounting systems; experience with SAP/H4 Hana is highly preferred.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic team driving operational excellence and financial transparency. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in enhancing payroll governance and employee experience across the organization.

Salary will go till - 6LPA