Reporting to the Lead, Global Payroll Services, as our Payroll Associate, you will be responsible for processing our semi-monthly payrolls and ensuring compliance with all applicable government regulations and company policies and procedures for North America. In addition, you will be responsible for various payroll-related activities to support the business, such as audits, preparation of all month-end/year-end payroll and benefit journal entries, and any additional tasks relating to payroll processing and reporting requirements.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

Processing timely and accurate semi-monthly payrolls for Canada and the USA, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and legislations and following Foundation policies and procedures.
Ensure all payroll-related payments, tax remittances filings and government reporting are completed accurately and on time.
Ensure staff in all countries receive their year-end tax documents (e.g. T4s) by government deadlines.
Prepare and ensure timely and accurate remittance of retirement contributions and other payroll-related remittances, including provider invoicing.
Prepare all month and & year-end payroll and benefit journal entries, including accruals.
Ensure all payroll and benefit-related accounts are timely and accurately reviewed and reconciled.
Support with external financial audits.
Be the first point of contact for all employee inquiries related to payroll.
Perform various payroll-related activities to support the business, such as internal/external reporting requirements for various stakeholders.
Be able tosupport the processingof any of our Africa-based payrolls during vacation or peak work timeframes.
Perform other general payroll activities, including audits, reviewing and reconciling payroll registers and benefit statements, preparing journal entries and such.
Build cross-functional relationships with other departments within the organization.
Ensure systems and processes function correctly, develop and update payroll policy and procedures and recommend process improvements where needed.

WHO YOU ARE

A full cycle Payroll professional with 3+ years of experience processing payroll in Canada.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or working towards.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel-based reporting skills.
Strong payroll & benefits accounting knowledge and experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of employment law, statutory requirements related to payroll withholdings, tax filings, and government remittances, both monthly and year-end, based on payroll country experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and working with internal controls.
Experience using an HRIS/HCM platform, such as Dayforce and Workday, and system conversion/implementation is an added advantage.
Multi-country payroll experience is an added advantage.
Demonstrated ability to maintain high discretion and confidentiality at all levels.
Demonstrated ability to recognize needs based on available facts and data, evaluate alternatives and present ideas, information, and solutions clearly, concisely and organized.
Team Player with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude.
French language skills are an added advantage.
Excellent listener and communicator with strong customer service skills, able to articulate information to diverse stakeholders.
Flexible and adaptable and able to execute various projects and change priorities within deadlines.
Embodies Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.
Possesses professional maturity, sensitivity to different cultures, and unwavering integrity.

Deadline for Applications is July 5, 2024

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