Payroll Officer

The position is responsible for providing administrative support to the Finance department, Payroll and General Cashiering.

Primary Responsibilities

Administrative Support   

• Updates daily Accounts Receivables List of Remittance upon receipt of cheques. 
• To segregate incoming and outgoing mails and delivery of mails to various Finance sections.
• Co-ordinate and issue hotel gift certificates. 

Cashiering Duties

• Responsible for cash collection and checking of daily remittances, in the presence of a witness.
• Ensures sufficient change and refill for cash machine.
• Updates foreign exchange rate as per hotel policy and policies.
• Ensures daily bank deposits.
• Prepares daily cash receipt report and journals. 
• Balances cash machine fund daily and ensures all funds are returned to the cash machine at end of day.
• Co-ordinates and issues cashiers’ float.
• Provides training to new cashiers.
• Maintains over and short records for each cashier and shows evidence of review by Director of Finance and Business Support.

Monthly Payroll Processing

• Computes and finalises payroll with necessary reports printed for proper approvals to be submitted to bank for processing.
• Ensures high level of confidentiality when dealing with all matters related to payroll.
• Collects and verifies basic payroll information from original sources such as appointment letters, E-Overtime / E-Timesheet reports and payroll allowances and deductions form.
• Processes petty cash reimbursement and expenses report relating to colleagues’ benefits.
• Makes necessary deductions from colleagues’ salary before payday.
• Takes note of resignees and ensures proper process to avoid overpayment in last salary payout.
• Checks and calculates all colleagues’ benefits and ensure proper backups are submitted. 
• Works closely with Talent and Culture team on matters concerning colleagues’ salary, leave, allowances and deductions.
• Responsible for accurate and timely Central Provident Fund submission.
• Checks, verifies and processes casual labour payments in E-casual labour.
• Submits all claims for government paid leaves and reservist make-up pay and maximise any credits available to reduce overall payroll cost.
• Files IR21 for all resigned foreign colleagues for tax clearing purpose.
• Reconciles vacation, bonuses accrual on a monthly basis.
• Prepares monthly Jounrals, Balance sheets and any other reports relating to Payroll.
• Ensures that all hotel systems and internal controls related to payroll section are adhered to.
• Works on any payroll related projects and ensures successful implementations. 

Focuses On Colleagues/Management Experience

• Attends to colleagues queries promptly.
• Consistently offers professional, friendly and engaging service.
• Co-ordinates with various departments to ensure proper documents submission.
• Use a Heartist® approach – makes the guests and colleagues Feel Welcome, Feel Heart-warmed, Feel Incredible, and Belong.

Works As Part Of The Finance Team

• Ensures to produce quality work at all time.
• Adheres to all timeline set.
• Builds strong relationship with team member.
• Builds a cohesive working environment and achieves together the financial goal set.
• Be knowledgeable and plays an active role in maintaining strict adherence to PCI-DSS compliances.

Involvement In Wider Job Function Relationships 

• Maintains collaborative working relationship with all colleagues.
• Participates in training activities to improve knowledge and skills.
• Follows guidelines provided in colleagues’ handbook.
• Understands emergency procedures, health and safety requirements.
• Ensures service standards and individual performance is aligned with Accor Values - Guest Passion, Trust, Sustainable Performance, Spirit of Conquest, Innovation and Respect.
• Contributes to the hotel’s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts by supporting the Planet 21 program.
• Performs any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

Candidate Profile

Knowledge and Experience

• Diploma holder or equivalent in hospitality or related field.
• Previous office administration or Payroll knowledge required.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in similar capacity.

Competencies

• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with all levels of employees.
• Communication skills in English spoken / written.
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team.
• Personal presentation, clean / tidy.
• Good presentation and influencing skills. 
• Multicultural awareness and able to work with people from diverse cultures. 
• Flexible and able to embrace and respond to change effectively.
• Ability to work independently and has good initiative under dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated and energetic.
• Sense of urgency.

Benefits of Joining Raffles Hotel Singapore

• 5-day Work Week.
• Duty Meals are provided.
• Colleagues’ Discount and/or Preferential Room Rates at worldwide Accor Hotels.
• Flexible Benefit – Dental/Optical/Vacation Expenses/Children’s Education.
• Medical and Wellness Benefit.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage.
• Local/Overseas Career Development & Growth Opportunities.
• Holistic Learning and Development Opportunities.