Payroll Specialist

Awign was started in 2016 with the mission of organizing & fulfilling enterprise work digitally with human aspirations & humanized efforts. Awign creates a bridge between companies & gig-workers by not only providing manpower to these enterprises but also taking the complete onus of finding the gig-workers, mapping them to the work, training them, managing them and getting quality outcomes for the enterprises. All enterprises have to do is give Awign their requirements, and the entire management is taken care of by the Awign team.

For the gig workers, Awign is not just a platform to find a job, but they also receive the required training and guidance to finish the work seamlessly, thus they not only earn, but get to learn as well.

Awign in news:

https://yourstory.com/2022/08/gig-work-platform-awign-raises-seriesb-bertelsmann-india/amp

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/awign-raises-15-million-in-series-b-round-co-led-by-bertelsmann-india-investments-and-amicus-capital/articleshow/93767670.cms

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/work-fulfillment-platform-awign-raises-15-million-in-series-b-round/article65809563.ece

Commitment to Equal Opportunity:

Awign is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Job Overview We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Associate - Accounting & Payroll to assist our finance and human resource departments with day-to-day financial & payroll related procedures. You will be working for managing end to end payroll activities, account records, revising and updating financial reports, and preparing financial data for audits, reviews, and taxation.

To ensure success in this role, you should possess in-depth knowledge of best practices in financial management and experience in a similar environment. We are looking for someone whose expertise results in accurate financial reporting and efficient account management along with Payroll handling experience.

• Primary Responsibilities Assisting with the preparation of operating budgets, financial statements, and reports.
• Processing requisition and other business forms, checking account balances, and approving purchases.
• Managing account records, issuing invoices, and handling payments.
• Collaborating with internal departments to reconcile any accounting discrepancies.
• Keeping records and documenting financial processes.
• Preparation of various MIS reports (Revenue and customer reconciliation, service line-wise economics, customer break up, supply funnel data, supply and revenue cohorts, supply engagement) and monthly Statements (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow for the Board)
• Management of finance & accounting related records and Account Receivable and Payables
• Responsible for the preparation of Quarterly/half-yearly and Annual Accounts and Finalization of Accounts for the Company.
• Enter new hires into the payroll system.
• Manage the payroll process and constantly review procedures while eliminating inefficiencies. Monitoring the statutory compliance related to provident fund, Professional tax, etc.
• Post changes in pay, tax status, and other miscellaneous categories
• Compute wage, overtime, and other types of pay
• Calculate and record payroll deductions (voluntary and involuntary)
• Process advance, termination and other out-of-cycle payments
• Reconcile earnings and deduction totals
• Calculate and prepare general journal entries
• Review output registers and reports and correct out-of-balance conditions
• Prepare and file tax reports
• Compile payroll data for management, auditors, and others
• Manage all payroll-related compliances( ESI/PF/PT etc)
• Assure that all employees receive timely responses to inquiries, questions, etc.
• Independently coordinate and communicate with all internal groups, hiring managers, and external parties (as required).
• Address and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Take initiative; demonstrate strong decision-making and organizational skills
• Initiate best practices; develop efficiency improvements
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
• Ensure compliance with all statutory Matters, including Corporate/ Income tax, Labor Laws.
• Implement and monitor statutory and tax-related compliances, including multi-state GST, TDS (i.e. Filing Returns & Completion of Audits) etc.

Experience

3 Years - 5 Years

Function

Finance - Accounting & Audit

Desired Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in accounting & payroll management.
• Experience in handling payroll processes and strong knowledge of all the payroll related statutory compliance.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting standards, fiscal procedures, and applicable tax codes.
• Experience in handling end to end Finance & Accounts in a startup is desirable.
• In-depth understanding of MIS, Reporting and Accounts Receivable and Payable function.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, high attention to detail, excellent troubleshooting skills, and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed and think and act independently while also being team oriented
• Good follow-up skills; the ability to understand; adaptability to process changes; and a strong sense of importance and ownership
• Demonstrated proficiency in Tally ERP and HRIS software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other databases