Senior Officer - Finance

Location: Bengaluru

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future.

We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Required Experience & Qualifications

3–6 years of hands-on experience in processing USA and Canada payroll.
Experience in payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, Ceridian, UKG, or similar platforms.
Master Degree/Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.

Key Responsibilities

North America (i. e. USA & Canada) Payroll & Accounting. This position requires to work in line with US shift timings (currently it is 3:15pm IST to 12:45am IST)

Hands on experience of Global Payroll Function E2E – i. e. Payroll Inputs Consolidation, Payroll Processing, Payroll related Accounting, Payroll related Payments & Remittances, Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly Reporting & Filing, Handling Employee Queries & Escalations, Year-End Closures, Issuance of Year-End Certificates, all day today operations and all Payroll related Compliances.

Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely, including wage, overtime payments, Garnishments, Social Security Agreements (COC's/A1s), ESOP's calculating & recording payroll deductions, reconciliations, reporting's & filings, etc
Working on Bi-Weekly/month-end & period closing activities, creation of accruals/provision & reversals, Employee salary advance & staff loan accounting and tracking for recovery, Handling employee No-Due-Clearance, Final settlement accounting, Prepare reports based on pay registers to cater requirements from Internal & External Stakeholders including auditors, Preparation of Payroll MIS and schedules, Month end cost variance analysis, SL vs GL reconciliation / ARP.
Manage Payroll related systems , automations/enhancements/RPAs etc
Manage all kinds of Audits – Authority audits, Statutory Audits, Internal Audits, Maturity Audits etc
Manage & be part of all Company's strategic initiatives.

Required Skills

Accounting - Strong Accounting Knowledge is MUST. Should be very clear in Accounting Principles and concepts.

MS-Excel - Should be strong in MS-Excel and its functionalities, ability to apply advance formulas.

Domain Knowledge – North America Payroll related Acts/Norms/Procedures/Practices related to Payroll covering Taxes, Social Securities, Over Time, Insurance, Leave, Employer paid benefits, all other labor related aspects covering both Employee and Employer front.

Communication - Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills.

Other Soft skills related aspects - Strong work ethic and team player, High degree of professionalism, positive attitude, Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material, Decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills, Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills, Capability of development of the team, Ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.