Executive - Payroll

Accounting / Auditing / Finance

About the Employer

Job Description

Executive – Payroll

At Lanka Tiles, we believe our people are our greatest strength, and that getting payroll right is how we show we value them. As the Executive – Payroll, you will play a key role in ensuring every employee is paid accurately and on time, while keeping us fully compliant with statutory requirements.

If you are detail-oriented, trustworthy and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to be part of our journey.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process monthly payroll for executive employees accurately and within deadlines.
  • Compute salaries, allowances, incentives, bonuses and deductions.
  • Maintain attendance & leave records and verify them for payroll.
  • Calculate and ensure timely remittance of EPF, ETF, APIT and other statutory contributions.
  • Prepare statutory returns and ensure full compliance with labour and tax regulations.
  • Handle payroll-related payments, including salary transfers, loans and final settlements.
  • Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations and journal entries for Finance.
  • Respond to employee payroll queries with professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Maintain payroll records and confidential documentation with accuracy.
  • Support internal and external audits on payroll matters.
  • Embrace technology to work smarter and faster.

What This Role Is About

  • Play a Key Role: Be a trusted custodian of employee compensation data.
  • Drive Efficiency: Ensure smooth, accurate and timely payroll processing.
  • Connect & Collaborate: Work closely with HR, Finance and external authorities.
  • Enable Success: Support management with reliable payroll data and insights.
  • Improve Every Day: Use technology and smart ways of working to improve continuously.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
  • Part qualification in CIMA, ACCA, AAT or CA will be added advantage.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in payroll processing, preferably in a manufacturing or large-scale organisation.
  • Sound knowledge of EPF, ETF, APIT and Wages Board regulations.
  • Strong computer literacy with MS Office applications, especially advanced Excel; experience with payroll software or an HRIS is an advantage.
  • Excellent communication skills in Sinhala and English.
  • Excellent analytical, organisational and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and work under minimum supervision.
  • Age below 35 years will be preferred.

An attractive remuneration package awaits the right candidate. Please forward your application, along with the names and contact details of two non-related referees, to the email address below within 10 days of this advertisement.

  • No. 215, Nawala Road, Narahenpita, Colombo 05
  • Tel: 011-4526700
  • www.lankatiles.com
  • Email: [email protected]

Note: Please mention the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

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