Why This Position Exists
This position exists to process accurate and timely payroll for client organisations and to maintain the records and filings that keep those clients compliant with statutory obligations in their jurisdictions.
What You Will Be Responsible For
- Process monthly payroll for an assigned client portfolio, including new joiners, leavers and adjustments.
- Calculate statutory deductions and contributions, and prepare the associated returns.
- Maintain accurate, secure and up-to-date employee records.
- Reconcile payroll control accounts and resolve differences before month-end close.
- Prepare statutory filings and coordinate submission deadlines with local advisers.
- Respond to client and employee payroll queries within agreed service timeframes.
- Maintain a compliance calendar and escalate deadline risks early.
- Support the improvement and documentation of payroll procedures and controls.
What You Will Need
- A relevant qualification in accounting, payroll administration or human-resource administration.
- At least three years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
- Working knowledge of statutory payroll deductions and filing obligations.
- Strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to deadlines.
- Absolute discretion in handling confidential employee information.
Advantageous but Not Essential
- Multi-jurisdiction payroll
- Xero Payroll or similar platforms
- Employee self-service systems
- Outsourced payroll delivery
- Advanced Excel
How You Will Work
- Handles employee and commercial information responsibly and confidentially.
- Produces complete, well-supported and review-ready work.
- Raises deadline or data issues early rather than at the point of filing.
- Communicates courteously with employees and client contacts.
Where the Role Sits
Important Information for Applicants
- Submit a current CV setting out the payroll volumes and jurisdictions you have handled.
- Include a short covering statement on the payroll platforms you have used.
- Indicate your notice period and earliest available start date.
- Applications received after the closing date may not be considered.
Applicants must have the right to work in Sri Lanka. This role is based on-site in Colombo.
