Payroll Master
Job Summary
The Payroll Master is responsible for the end-to-end processing of full-cycle monthly payroll and related statutory submissions. The role also encompasses General Cashier duties, including weekly cash management and reporting. Additionally, the position involves overseeing Accounts Receivable and credit processes to ensure accurate financial control.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle monthly payroll processing
- Handle statutory payments and tax submissions (CPF, IRAS)
- Perform weekly General Cashier duties and reporting
- Oversee daily Accounts Receivable and credit control tasks
- Coordinate with internal departments and external auditors
Required Skills
- Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or HR
- 2-4 years experience in payroll or finance
- Expertise in Singapore payroll regulations
- Proficiency in tax and statutory submissions
- High attention to detail and analytical skills
Job Details
Payroll Master (Full Set monthly):
- Develops and maintains current payroll processing procedures.
- Performs payroll processing and month end closing of payroll.
- Ensure overtime claims are supported by proper approval and authorization.
- Prepares input for payroll run including hours worked, terminations, adjustments, annual, sick and recreation leave.
- Prepares manual payment for termination.
- Verify the leave entitlement for all leave requests prior to approval.
- Train back up payroll officer in all manpower procedures and responsibilities.
- Prepares monthly/yearly internal manpower analysis report.
- Reconciles automatic payroll deductions such as housing loan, superannuation payments, city ledger, etc.
- Supervises filing of payroll reports.
- Journalizes payroll summary each month.
- Supervises filing pay slips.
- Examines year-to-date tax calculations.
- Examines tax returns of the year.
- Prepares income tax payment to Tax office.
- Prepares provident fund and other related payments to CPF Board.
- Prepares all other payments and submission to local authority on the specific timing.
- Process expense claims payment and accrue expenses as required.
- Other tasks assigned as per internal control requirements.
General Cashier (Weekly):
- With Cash Machine and Forex Machine in house, to complete General Cashier tasks on weekly basis.
- Prepare General Cashier Reports on weekly basis and keep track of cash over & short monthly to DOF and GM for approval.
- Issue and return house bank contracts as required and prepare house bank accounts summary on a monthly basis.
- Other tasks assigned as per internal control requirements.
Account Receivable and Credit (Daily):
- Supported by Interns to complete daily tasks assigned.
- Process credit card reconciliation and posting.
- Process F&B commissions, City Ledger Transfer.
- Review Credit Limit, PM reports and aging summary on daily basis.
- Process Refund as required.
- Other tasks assigned as per internal control requirements.
People:
- Cooperates, coordinates and communicates with other departments in matters concerning accounting related matters and internal control.
- Liaise with Department Heads & Income Auditor about cashiering problems.
- Attend to employee enquiries in relation to pay issues.
- Interacts, as required, with individuals outside the hotel including hotel’s bank, tax auditors and other hotels and IHG corporate offices.
Guest Experience:
- Build and maintain positive relationships with all internal customers and guests in order to exceed their needs.
- Take action to address these needs in order to exceed their expectations.
Responsible Business:
- Demonstrate Awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines.
- Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.
- Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly.
- Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers.
- Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.
Job Requirement:
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- Payroll, accounting, or finance-related certification will be an added advantage.
- Good knowledge of Singapore payroll regulations, CPF, IRAS tax submission, and statutory.
- Minimum 2–4 years of relevant experience in payroll, finance, accounting, or cashiering functions.
- Prior experience handling full-cycle monthly payroll processing is required.
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Good analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
- Able to handle confidential payroll and employee information professionally.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with employees, department heads, auditors, banks, and corporate offices.
- Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines, especially during payroll closing and statutory submission periods.
- Well-organised, responsible, and able to manage multiple tasks across payroll, cashiering, and accounts receivable functions.