Job Title: Payroll Manager
Grade: MGR
Business Unit: Jumeirah Bilgah Hotel, Baku
Location: Baku
Department: Finance
Function: Finance
Reports to: Finance Manager
Direct Reports: None
Financial Accountability: None
Conditions of Work:
Work pattern as per Azerbaijan law of 40 hours per week, as business requires
Role Overview
Purpose: Administer all payroll related processing activities to ensure correct and on-time payment
Communication:
Internal
Colleagues across all departments
External
External & Government auditors
Main Duties:
Ensure payroll systems and procedures are developed and maintained to support an accurate and timely payroll
Be thoroughly familiar with local laws, and internal hotel payroll policies in order to maintain correct payments and deductions
Ensure a detailed understanding of local accounting rules, local labour laws and Jumeirah policies in order to make correct payments and deductions and ensure all reports are in compliance with company directives.
Process accurate payments ensuring that time schedule information are properly completed by all colleagues and are approved by their Head of Department and that payroll schedule is properly coordinated with the local banks in observance with company policies and that audit track is followed to ensure maximum colleagues' satisfaction.
Ensure that monthly payroll costs are reconciled and journal entries are prepared for posting to the General Ledger to ensure figures in payroll expense are recorded accurately for each month.
Ensure that all departing employees are accurately paid in accordance with legal requirements and as per contractual agreements to ensure compliance with the company policy and the labour law.
Liaise closely with the Human Resources Manager to ensure consistent interpretation and application of Azerbaijan Labour Law
Must be lead by example by demonstrating the Hallmarks and guiding principles in their role continuously.
Must be able to perform any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the management.
To follow the operating standard for use of the computer.
To work in all the section of Finance Department as required.
To maintain a good working relationship with colleagues and all other department.
To have a complete understanding and adhere to the Hotel's policy relating to Fire, Hygiene, Health and safety.
To have a complete understanding of the Hotel's Employees handbook and to adhere to the regulations contained with it.
To maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
Perform any other duties that management may reasonably require
Tasks (optional):
Qualifications
High school graduate
Experience
Must hold at least 2 years experience in a similar role
Skills
Excellent organizational skills, able to multi-task and meet deadlines
Familiar with payroll systems
Excellent numerical skills
Organized, methodical and logical thinking
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong verbal and written English and Azeri language skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with advanced skills in Excel
Knowledge of Azerbaijan Labor Law