International Payroll Specialist: On behalf of our Client, Kenny-Whelan is hiring an International Payroll Specialist to join a Global Life Sciences Company in Cork in their Shared Services Centre. Contact: Carmel Synnott on email: or call on Profile of the Role: Reporting to the Payroll Manager, Global Financial Solutions, the position will be responsible for the administration of Payroll processes across several countries. Main duties and responsibilities: ? Month end payroll activities-preparing journals, accruals and Balance Sheet reconciliations. ? Ensure that monthly and yearly local tax payments and compliance requirements are met. ? Ensure sufficient controls are in place and are implemented to capture changes month on month and any differences are reconciled and explained. ? Schedules, participates and facilitates payroll related meetings and presentations. ? Provides timely and accurate reporting to internal and external agencies, e.g. Inland Revenue, etc. ? Prepare employee and payroll tax payments. ? Work with HR and Payroll providers to ensure consistent and accurate flow of information and that Payrolls are processed accurately, timely and in accordance with country local requirements. ? Create and maintain control DTP documentation, process flows and procedures. ? Ensure a consistent focus and involvement in driving efficiencies and process improvements, Manage the Payroll SPARC system ensuring mails are answered in a timely manner. ? Work with external providers regarding specific payroll treatment for employees e.g. expatriate and international assignments. ? Working with internal and external audit to ensure the integrity of the payroll information. Education: Professional Qualification with IPASS IT / Systems: Ms Office Suite, Word, PowerPoint, Excel advanced, Oracle and SAP essential Skills & Experience: ? An effective team-player with energy and enthusiasm, with the flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the role ? A clear, fast thinker, problem solver, able to translate business needs into pragmatic solutions and implement them. ? Able to work effectively in a multi-functional, multi-cultural environment and be open to change and the challenges that arise in a fast-moving environment. ? Attention to detail to ensure all employees are paid correctly and on time. ? Team Player with excellent communication and negotiation skills focussing on building and maintaining strong relationships with the Payroll process Stakeholders All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence Kenny-Whelan Contact: For further information please contact Carmel Synnott on or send your updated CV to Skills: advanced word excel powerpoint Oracle SAP Benefits: Paid Holidays Parking