Job Description
Multi‑Country Payroll Transformation Project Consultant
As a proud member of the Ascentium Group, we stand at the forefront of innovation in Human Capital Solutions. With a forward-thinking mindset, we deliver a tailored suite of services that empower our clients to thrive in today’s fast-changing business landscape.
We are currently looking for a skilled and experienced Payroll Transformation Consultant to join our project team and support our client's needs. As a valued team member, this is a dynamic role that will give you great exposure to our client's business and a chance to showcase your abilities to deliver excellent service and solutions. The role will be responsible for reorganizing the accounting policies and establishing a standardized accounting framework.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with newly established Payroll and HR/Finance teams to design and embed a robust multi‑country payroll operating model
- Lead the standardisation of payroll processes and governance across Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, UK, and Taiwan
- Ensure full statutory and tax compliance with local payroll legislation, filings, and reporting deadlines in each jurisdiction
- Design strong internal controls, audit‑ready frameworks, and control matrices to support risk management and scalability
- Document end‑to‑end payroll processes (monthly, off‑cycle, and year‑end), including data flows, approvals, reconciliations, and reporting
- Develop practical SOPs, checklists, and RACI matrices to clearly define roles across Payroll, HR, Finance, and external providers
- Assess current payroll processes and data quality, and support process clean‑up and control remediation where required
- Provide hands‑on support through 2–3 live or parallel payroll cycles per country to validate processes and controls
- Deliver knowledge transfer and training for Payroll, HR, and Finance teams on controls, audit evidence, and compliance watchpoints
- Conduct a post‑implementation review and provide recommendations to strengthen ongoing payroll operations and governance
Key Requirements:
- 10+ years of payroll experience, including regional or multi‑country responsibility
- Proven track record in designing payroll operating models, controls, and SOPs, not just running BAU payroll
- Strong hands‑on experience with statutory and tax compliance in multiple jurisdictions
- Strong understanding of payroll controls, audit requirements, and risk management
- Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, workable processes
- Excellent documentation skills (process maps, SOPs, control matrices, training materials)
- Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills across HR, Finance, Payroll, and vendors
- Hands‑on, pragmatic, and delivery‑focused approach
- Able to work independently and drive outcomes in a complex, multi‑country environment
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