Payroll Accountant- Lead Analyst Job in Dupont

Job Title: Payroll Accountant Lead Analyst

Location: Hyderabad

Company: DuPont

About DuPont:

At DuPont, we re working on what matters. Whether it's delivering clean water to over a billion people, powering cutting-edge technology in smartphones and electric vehicles, or safeguarding workers around the globe our mission is to empower the world through essential innovations. Join us and be part of something impactful.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Payroll Accountant Lead Analyst with strong experience in payroll accounting and employee-related liabilities. This role will be pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with global accounting standards, and efficient payroll-related processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll & Accounting Operations

• Analyze payroll calculations and validate journal entries received from payroll operations.
• Process and post manual journal entries related to payroll.
• Clear open items in payroll accounts monthly and perform reconciliations of bank shadow accounts.
• Maintain procedure documents for each country, ensuring alignment with accounting guidance and data confidentiality standards (PII).

Financial Controls & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and internal accounting standards.
• Perform and review monthly Balance Sheet (B/S) and Profit & Loss (P&L) account reconciliations in Blackline, ensuring all balances are fully substantiated.
• Support SOX compliance, maintain internal controls, and handle audit queries (both internal and external).

Analysis & Review

• Conduct flux analysis for all payroll-related accounts (B/S & P&L).
• Review and analyze employee-related liabilities and their impact on financial reporting.

Communication & Support

• Manage the payroll accounting mailbox and respond within established TAT (Turnaround Time).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in global conference calls.
• Provide support during year-end close and external audits.

Project Participation

• Proactively contribute to special projects as needed, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

• M.Com / MBA (Finance) / ICWA Inter / CA Inter with 6+ years of relevant experience
• OR CMA / CA with 3 4 years of relevant experience

Technical Proficiency:

• SAP (FI module) end-user experience
• Strong MS Excel & PowerPoint skills

Core Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of payroll-related accounting and R2R (Record to Report) process
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Experience in handling confidential information

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

• Experience with macro creation and data analytics
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Independent and proactive work style in complex and dynamic situations

Why DuPont?

• Work with a global leader in innovation and sustainability
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive work culture
• Opportunities for growth, development, and impact at scale