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

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll operations, including overtime, bonuses, tax computations, and reconciliations.
• Ensure data accuracy for employee records, advances, loans, and deductions.
• Oversee benefits-related deductions (fuel, OPD, mobile, travel, etc.) and authorize monthly reimbursements.
• Lead final settlements (F&F), intercompany settlements, and monthly disbursement cycles.
• Monitor vehicle agreements, insurance renewals, amortization schedules, fuel card issuance, and vendor resolutions.
• Ensure timely payroll intimation, month-end closing, and cash budget reporting.
• File monthly tax (Section 149) and maintain detailed statutory records.
• Act as liaison with EOBI, PESSI, SESSI, and government entities to ensure compliance.
• Interpret policy/legal changes and advise on compliance risks or adjustments.
• Lead and guide the payroll and benefits team, fostering process improvements.
• Resolve payroll issues, interpret policies, and manage salary holds and bonus distributions.
• Deliver dashboards and reports to support workforce planning & compensation strategy.
• Responsible for monthly closing and adhere to its timelines along with the detail reports
   

• 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.