Assistant Payroll Manager
4 days ago
BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey Tomorrow can't wait, let's shape it together
BAT's Digital Business Solutions KL Hub has an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Assistant Manager in Selangor, Malaysia.
The Payroll Assistant Manager ensures compliance with government regulations, financial governance, and internal policies related to payroll and payment processes. This role oversees payroll execution, tax filings, audits, and internal controls while driving process improvements, automation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Your key responsibilities will include:- Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing, tax filings, and regulatory reporting for BATM, GSD, and ASPAC.
- Develop, implement, and maintain payroll and payment policies, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.
- Validate payroll reports and employee data feeds, ensuring accuracy before final approval.
- Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, auditors, vendors, and payroll service providers.
- Support internal and external audits, ensuring timely responses and adherence to compliance standards.
- Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and efficiency enhancements in payroll and payment workflows.
- Ensure proper reconciliation of payroll, general ledger postings, tax payments, and other financial processes.
- Investigate and resolve payroll and payment discrepancies, implementing corrective actions where needed.
- Supervise and mentor team members, providing guidance and performance evaluation.
- Assist in payroll vendor contract renewals and support management reporting on payroll-related data.
- Bachelor's degree in a related in Human Resources, Business Administration or an equivalent field.
- 5-8 years in payroll-related roles, with a strong understanding of compliance and financial governance.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with payroll systems and automation is a plus.
- Strong ability to engage with internal clients, business users, and external stakeholders effectively.
- High accuracy in payroll processing, reconciliation, and compliance-related tasks.
- Ability to troubleshoot payroll and payment issues efficiently.
- Capable of prioritizing tasks, managing workloads, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrates professionalism in handling sensitive payroll and employee data.
- Process improvement-oriented, proactive, and committed to continuous learning and development.
• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes
We're one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.
We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.
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