Senior Payroll Officer

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About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. We provide legal, financial and employee administration through TMF Group’s teams in 120 offices.

Job Purpose

• Perform full client payroll & HR related tasks throughout Switzerland.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare monthly payroll for clients in various Cantons in Switzerland;
• Ensure HR requests from clients are dealt with;
• Elaboration of periodic payroll reporting (pay slip, monthly summaries, accounting vouchers);
• Perform all year-end closing related tasks;
• Management of client relations for a portfolio of client entities;
• Management of payroll associated tasks (tax, social securities, other insurances ) and liaise with third parties;
• Ensure payroll related audits are conducted smoothly;
• Apply policies as set down in TMF’s procedures manual and payroll procedures;
• Assistance to Accounting section for specific payroll issues;
• Control (4 eyes check) and backup of an additional portfolio of client entities;
• Technical research on specific payroll issues;
• Setting up new payroll clients (whole process);
• Provide work status' feedback to the supervisor on a regular basis;
• Record time properly in the system and prepare invoices for clients;
• Archiving of client documentation.

Capabilities

• Records their time accurately and within deadline;
• Understands TMF Group's business lines, regulatory requirements and how the organisation is structured;
• Understands and applies control and risk and governance frameworks consistently;
• Is financially mindful of personal impact on the business;
• Is responsible for debt collection in area of accountability;
• May delegate to support staff with clear explanation;
• Communicates (verbally and through written work) information in a clear and concise manner;
• Records their time accurately and within deadline;
• Understands TMF Group's business lines, regulatory requirements and how the organisation is structured;
• Puts colleagues/ clients at the centre of everything they do to ensure a positive experience;
• Upholds the values of the organisation in all they do;
• Acts with integrity;
• Builds and maintains relationships at all levels across the Group;
• Will manage stakeholders' expectations with regards to delivery, escalating concerns as appropriate;
• Will be mindful of cultural differences across a diverse organisation;
• Understands and applies control and risk and governance frameworks consistently;
• Is financially mindful of personal impact on the business;
• Trustworthy team member who considers those around them;
• No strategic input - role is operational/ tactical.

Knowledge & Typical Experience

• Strives for high standards of delivery to clients.
• Will generate ideas for improvement based on past experience.
• Understands personal development areas and is driven to 'bridge' gaps.
• Will ask relevant questions to improve business awareness/ knowledge.
• Individuals will work under direct supervision and work will be reviewed.
• Is aware of client contracts and what is W.I.P./ 'out of scope'.

Applications close: 30 Dec 2022 W. Europe Standard Time

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.