Payroll Senior Analyst

Job Description

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Role : Payroll Senior Analyst

As a team :

Working as part of the ANZ Payroll Team, the successful candidate will be integral in ensuring a smooth processing or Accenture payrolls for New Zealand and Australia. This person will also have the opportunity to work on projects initiated by the ANZ Payroll Team, and the payroll-related elements of various other company-wide projects and transformation initiatives.

You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways.

If you’re looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.

In our team you will have the opportunity to :

Work with a wide range of stakeholders across the business

Demonstrate first class customer service skills

Develop and operate payroll controls

Support the business by providing prompt and efficient query resolution

As a Senior Payroll Senior Analyst, your duties will include :

Accurate and timely processing of the monthly Accenture New Zealand and Avanade (AU) payrolls, off-cycles and manual payments ensuring a high degree of accuracy of relevant accounting and financial records

Ensuring New Zealand payroll and practices align with the NZ Holidays Act and other relevant legislation

Australian and New Zealand compliance calculations such as, but not limited to :

Age Based Limit and Superannuation Guarantee Maximum Contribution Limits

Kiwi Saver

Bonus related tax obligations

Fringe Benefit and related LAFHA reporting obligations

Terminations / Severance

New Hires​

Assisting with Australian & New Zealand statutory compliance of payroll function and ensuring accuracy of relevant accounting records

Support the organisation in payroll processing projects and initiatives both at a national and international level

Liaising with both internal and external stakeholders on all third-party disbursement schedules / information requirements

Support month end preparation and review of payroll provisions

Work closely with HR, Finance, our internal V&A team and external stakeholders to ensure smooth and seamless transition of onboarding employees

Assist with the development of payroll controls relating to audit requirements

Be point of contact for queries related to Accenture New Zealand and Avanade (AU) payrolls

We are looking for experience in the following skills :

Excellent knowledge of Australian and New Zealand payroll and HR processes

Experience with Ascender Preceda (highly regarded)

Advanced Excel skills

Accuracy and an eye for detail

Working as part of a busy team in a fast-paced, matrix environment

Strong communication skills including clear, professional written and verbal English

The ability to work autonomously on own initiative either independently or as part of a team

A strong customer focus and polished customer management skills (with experience of working with customers and stakeholders in high pressure environments)

A quick thinker with a ‘can do’ attitude and an aptitude for creativity or the ability to adapt as required

Strong organisation skills

Good working knowledge of IT

Strong team player

Relationships

Reports to :   ANZ Payroll Operations Team Leader

Qualifications

Education :   Certificate IV / Diploma in Payroll or equivalent in Finance, Taxation

Work Experience :   1-3 years Payroll experience

Experience with high volume payroll

Understanding of New Zealand Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Legislation as it pertains to payroll

Understanding of KiwiSaver / Superannuation Legislation

Job Qualifications

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Responsibilities

Develop and Execute the Strategy

• Act as a point of a contact for programs, initiatives, and operations for an assigned area.
• Support program / project communications including team calls, agenda and materials to keep relevant stakeholders informed and engaged
• Execute timely delivery

Ensures compliance

Prepare and interpret financial plans and reports

Process input data

Process Outputs

Process Payroll calculation

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Qualification

Locations

Sydney

Melbourne

Additional Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement for Australia

At Accenture, we recognise that our people are multi-dimensional, and we create a work environment where all people feel like they can bring their authentic selves to work, every day.

Our unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity unleashes innovation and creates a culture where everyone feels they have equal opportunity. Our range of progressive policies support flexibility in ‘where’, ‘when’ and ‘how’ our people work to ensure that Accenture is an organisation where you can strive for more, achieve great things and maintain the balance and wellbeing you need.

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To ensure our workplace is inclusive and diverse we are setting bold goals and taking comprehensive action. To achieve these goals, we collect information that allows us to track the effectiveness of our Inclusion and Diversity programs. Learn how Accenture protects your personal data and know your rights in relation to your personal data. Read more about our Privacy Statement.

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