Payroll Accountant (12-Month Contract)

Overview (Text Only): Are you an accounting professional with payroll experience looking for your next opportunity? Foot Locker Asia Pacific is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will be responsible for recording payroll-related activities in the General Ledger, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining reconciled accounts. You’ll partner closely with Workforce Management and cross-functional teams to support wage budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis. Responsibilities:

Manage month-end and year-end payroll closing activities and accruals

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for payroll accounts

Deliver wage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Provide KPI reporting and payroll insights to business stakeholders

Calculate and reconcile bonus payments and wage-related costs

Support audits and ensure compliance with SOX and internal controls

Partner with HR, FP&A, Payroll Operations, and other teams on payroll matters

Identify process improvements and efficiency opportunities

Qualifications:

3–5 years’ experience in accounting or financial analysis

Payroll accounting experience or strong understanding of payroll processes

Understanding of wage reporting and metric would be highly regarded

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience handling large data sets

Advanced Excel skills

Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented

Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Benefits:

Be part of a global, iconic retail brand with bold growth ambitions

Generous Employee Discount – wear your favorite kicks at work!

Hybrid work arrangement with on-site parking!

A collaborative and inclusive culture that values your contribution