Senior Human Resources Associate - Payroll

ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people—a fact that’s reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond. ZS’s India Capability & Expertise Center (CEC) houses more than 60% of ZS people across three offices in New Delhi, Pune and Bengaluru. Our teams work with colleagues across North America, Europe and East Asia to create and deliver real world solutions to the clients who drive our business. The CEC maintains standards of analytical, operational and technological excellence across our capability groups. Together, our collective knowledge enables each ZS team to deliver superior results to our clients. SENIOR PAYROLL ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTING & CONTROLLERSHIP We seek a Senior Finance Associate to join our global Payroll team. The position is based out of our Pune office. The position will report to the Human Resources Manager –Global Payroll Controller and will be involved in, or directly responsible for several general Paryoll accounting and tax related activities. Responsibilities: Perform accounting journal entries and basic account analysis in our SAP system; Reconcile employee, vendor and Payroll ledger accounts to support both internal and external reporting, suggesting improvements for accounting processes as applicable. Prepare routine reports for internal stakeholders, such as Payroll cost analysis related to month end reporting. Respond to questions from internal stakeholders and vendors regarding invoice information and payment status. Research items in the accounting system as necessary to provide adequate responses; Monitor India Payroll related compliances (PF, PT, LWF, Gratuity, Income Tax, etc.) and ensuring timely submission. Prepare Payroll Accruals Ensuring timely Actuarial Valuation for all long-term liabilities Coordinating and facilitating Internal and external Payroll audits. Analyze and explain the Payroll cost variances to the Finance Controllership team Submit vendor invoices and purchase orders into the accounting system; Track miscellaneous receipts; reconciling and recording balances in the accounting system; Assist with other special projects as necessary. Qualifications: B. Com, Chartered Accountant Inter with minimum 4 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel), familiarity with SAP preferred; Strong analytic and critical thinking abilities; Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to establish relationships with stake holders; Self-motivation with ability to work in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting deadlines and managing multiple tasks with limited supervision; Commitment to quality client service; Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively organize and interpret large quantities of information. ZS is a global consulting firm. Fluency in English is required; additional fluency in at least one European or Asian language is desirable. Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered. ZS offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus incentives, plus an attractive benefits package. NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.