Senior Payroll Accounting Specialist (Global)
We are partnering with a leading global organisation to recruit a Senior Payroll Accounting Specialist to join their international finance team based Cork. This role is hybrid with 3 days on site in the office in Cork.
This is a senior-level role offering the opportunity to work within a dynamic environment supporting payroll operations across approximately 40 countries.
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, Global Financial Solutions, you will take ownership of the administration, oversight, and auditing of payroll processes, with a strong focus on payroll accounting across multiple jurisdictions. You will collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery across EMEA, LATAM, APAC, and Canada.
Responsibilities
- Partner with HR and external payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in line with local country requirements
- Manage month-end payroll activities, including journal preparation, accrals, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Take ownership of assigned countries, developing a deep understanding of local payroll and compliance requirements
- Implement and maintain robust controls and reconciliations, ensuring all variances are identified and explained
- Lead and facilitate payroll-related meetings, providing clear communication to stakeholders
- Deliver accurate and timely reporting to internal stakeholders and external agencies
- Oversee employee and payroll tax payments, ensuring full compliance with local statutory requirements
- Maintain and enhance documentation, including process flows, procedures, and control frameworks
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across payroll and accounting processes
- Manage payroll queries via ticketing systems, ensuring timely resolution and documentation
- Liaise with external providers on complex payroll scenarios (e.g., expatriates, international assignments)
- Support internal and external audits, ensuring integrity and accuracy of payroll data
- Contribute to project-related initiatives as required
Requirements:
- Strong experience in payroll accounting, including reconciliations and financial reporting
- Proven experience managing or auditing multi-country payroll operations
- Advanced proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel (essential)
- Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Strong ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
- Demonstrated experience in process improvement and optimisation
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across global teams
- Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities
If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please get in touch with your CV today.
