Job Description
Job Description for Payroll Operations Associate
Position Title: Payroll Operation Associate CL -12
Location: Bangalore
Employment Type: Full Time
Must have skills : Payroll Processing
Good to have skills : Nordic Payroll
Role Overview:
The Payroll Operations Associate (CL‑12) is responsible for independently managing payroll‑related activities with a strong focus on Nordic country payroll processing and statutory compliance. The role involves handling payroll operations, ensuring accuracy in individual taxation and social security contributions, and working closely with systems, finance, and stakeholders. The associate is expected to demonstrate strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced payroll environment.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
- International Payroll Expertise – Nordic country Payroll
- Comprehensive understanding of payroll processing - payroll workflows, controls, and payroll calendars.
- Handle individual taxation, statutory deductions, social security, and mandatory contributions for Nordic payroll.
- Ensure compliance with Nordic country statutory regulations, audit requirements, and internal payroll controls.
- Produce payroll reports for tax authorities and investigate discrepancies
- Perform payroll reconciliations, variance analysis, and discrepancy resolution.
- Prepare and review payroll reports for internal stakeholders and statutory requirements.
- Support payroll system activities including validations, updates, testing, and enhancements.
- Contribute to organizational payroll design, planning, and payroll distribution within shared services environments.
- Assist in payroll process design and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Handle L2 payroll queries and provide accurate resolutions within defined SLAs.
Skills & Competencies:
Technical / Functional Skills:
- Good payroll processing knowledge with focus on Nordic country payroll.
- Working knowledge of (Latvia and Lithuania) payroll is an added advantage.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Good understanding of statutory compliance, audits, and payroll governance.
- Hands‑on experience with payroll systems and reporting tools.
- Proficiency in payroll reconciliation and controls.
Soft Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Time management and ability to work effectively under tight payroll deadlines.
- Effective team player with collaboration skills; able to work independently.
- Professional handling of confidential and sensitive information
- Quick thinker with a positive attitude, adept at creative problem-solving
- Strong organisational skills and effective prioritisation
- Proficient in IT applications
- Dedicated and dependable team player.
Additional Information:
- Willingness to support peak payroll timelines and statutory deadlines.
- Flexibility to work in shifts, if required.
About Our Company | Accenture
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Experience: Minimum
3 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification: B.com
