Associate Manager - Finance (Morning Shift) - Payroll and Benefits

Company Overview:

10Pearls is an end-to-end digital technology services partner helping businesses utilize technology as a competitive advantage. We help our customers digitalize their existing business, build innovative new products, and augment their existing teams with high performance team members. Our broad expertise in product management, user experience/design, cloud architecture, software development, data insights and intelligence, cyber security, emerging tech, and quality assurance ensures that we are delivering solutions that address business needs. 10Pearls is proud to have a diverse clientele including large enterprises, SMBs and high growth startups. We work with clients across industries, including healthcare/life sciences, education, energy, communications/media, financial services, and hi-tech. Our many long-term, successful partnerships are built upon trust, integrity and successful delivery and execution.

Role
Ideal candidate will have up to 6 - 7 years of post-qualification experience. The ability to develop strong working relationships. Solid communication skills, both written and verbal. Management of Receivable & Payable functions including payroll & benefits processing.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise monthly payroll operations, including overtime, bonuses, and special allowances. 
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of payroll through detailed reconciliation of employee data, advances, loans, and other variables. 
• Oversee staff salary tax computations and validate payroll reports to support financial planning and strategic decision-making. 
• Coordinate HR payroll intimation processes and ensure timely month-end closing. 
• Prepare and present payroll data insights for cash budget planning, forecasting, and audit purposes 
• Benefits Administration & Deductions 
• Supervise and manage benefits-related deductions such as advance salaries, fuel, OPD, mobile, travel, and loans. 
• Review and authorize monthly reimbursements and other staff entitlements. 
• Lead the final settlement (F&F) process, ensuring accurate reconciliation and timely system postings. 
• Oversee intercompany settlements and supervise monthly disbursement cycles. 
• Monitor and manage vehicle rental agreements, amortization schedules, insurance renewals, and tracker allocations. 
• Supervise fuel card issuance, limit control, usage tracking, and vendor portal resolutions. 
• Compliance & External Coordination 
• Act as the focal point for EOBI, PESSI & SESSI and liaise with government representatives to ensure smooth compliance. 
• Ensure organizational adherence to tax laws, audits, and payroll-related regulatory requirements. 
• File monthly withholding tax under section 149 and maintain detailed records for statutory deductions and benefits. 
• Interpret policy and legal updates to guide management on compliance risks and opportunities. 
• Leadership, Reporting & Decision Support 
• Lead a team responsible for payroll, benefits, and related functions with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. 
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making in resolving payroll discrepancies, policy interpretation, and benefit adjustments. 
• Monitor salary hold cases, bonus distributions, and payroll accruals. 
• Provide timely, insightful reports and dashboards to assist senior management in workforce planning, compensation strategy, and financial audits. 
• Coordinate executive reimbursements and ensure high-level travel settlements are managed efficiently.

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in payroll, benefits, and compliance, with 2+ years in a lead role.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification (ACCA, CA Inter, CMA, or equivalent) is a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of local tax laws, labor regulations, EOBI, PESSI, and audit standards.
• Proficiency in payroll software and advanced Excel/reporting tools.
• Strong leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• High attention to accuracy, timeliness, and process optimization.