Payroll Accountant
Datacom, New Zealand
Job Description
Our purpose
Here at Datacom we connect people and technology in order to solve challenges, create opportunities and discover new possibilities for the communities we live in
The Nitty Gritty
We have over 6,200 people across our global offices, and generate an annual revenue of over $1.2 billion, this makes us one of Australasia’s largest professional IT services companies. We have extensive expertise in operating data centres, providing IT services, software engineering and application management, as well as payroll and customer service design and operations. With this comes a long list of significant clients Datacom is committed to hiring, developing and promoting the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are local at heart, yet world-class in capability.
About the Role
We are looking for a project focused, experienced and seasoned Payroll Accountant - this is not your ordinary / BAU role!
This is a 3 month Fixed Term Contract (with possible extension) where you will have the opportunity to play a key part in transformational projects within our business, drive process improvement, lead and mentor junior team members and genuinely make a positive impact. All in the space of 3 months !
Following a recent merger of the New Zealand and Australia accounting teams, a key part of the role is to assist in the alignment of the ANZ payroll accounting processes, which will drive Group-wide efficiencies. Further project work involvement will include the automation of payroll journals between Datapay and Net Suite and reporting enhancements.
The Payroll Accountant will be responsible for ensuring that all people-related (payroll, annual leave, bonuses etc) obligations are appropriately accounted for in the general ledger. Specifically, the role will be responsible for supporting all aspects of payroll and labour cost accounting, including the review of recurring and non-recurring accruals, ensuring the Pamp;L position is accurate, payroll taxes are appropriately reflected and to ensure that Datacom is compliant with regulatory and compliance requirements in relation to payroll accounting and associated taxes.
What you’ll bring
- Detailed knowledge of general accounting systems, processes, and practices that impact payroll
- Previous involvement in the implementation of a new accounting system or management and evolution of an existing system
- Previous involvement in process improvement and/or simplification
- Experience working within a large, complex environment in a similar role
- Experience building strong relationships and influencing stakeholders through challenging situations
- Excellent organisational skills
- Focus on accuracy and timeliness of finance outputs
- Strong system skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and enterprise resource planning software
- CA/CPA Qualification
Responsibilities
- Alignment of payroll processes across ANZ
- Involvement in key payroll projects, including automation and reporting improvements
- Reviewing monthly reconciliations of all payroll accounts (i.e., holiday pay, bonuses, FBT, PAYE, wages clearing)
- Reviewing and ensuring completion of all month end payroll journals i.e. payroll transfer journal, standing bonus accruals, EOM wages accrual, Holiday pay accrual
- Preparing regular reports to support the analysis and review of payroll data, including month on month trend analysis
- Assisting in the preparation of year end reconciliations and audit activities
- Investigative work, business queries and ad-hoc duties
Why you want to join us
At Datacom we believe that doing good, is good for business. We’ve maintained our local family feel whilst expanding globally, across Australia, ASIA, US and the UK. Our brand and reputation depend on ‘proving the promise’ and we aspire to be the trusted advisor for our customers across Government and the private sector from enterprise scale to regional business. We offer our staff a competitive salary package, fantastic perks and benefits like healthcare, life insurance, discounts at local retailers and a supportive, flexible working environment. If you want to join a company making a difference, apply now!