Payroll & Financial Data Analyst

Practical PH Local Payroll Experience (Must-Have): • At least 2+ years of hands-on experience preparing or auditing Philippine local payroll. • Deep practical knowledge of BIR tax rules (Form 1601-C calculations), SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG tables, and DOLE labor standards regarding variable pay components. Key Responsibilities • High-Volume Data Processing & Input (MS Excel): • Rapidly collect, normalize, and input raw operational data (timecard logs, overtime sheets, on-call hours, and Sick/Vacation leave filings) into master Excel working papers. • Perform end-to-end bi-monthly salary calculations (1st and 2nd pay period cutoffs) with strict precision, following established calculation protocols step-by-step. • Philippine Statutory, Tax & DOLE Premium Calculations: • Calculate and review employee and employer statutory contributions in compliance with current SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG rules. • Compute monthly withholding taxes on compensation based on current BIR Tax Tables, including proper application of taxable vs. non-taxable income (e.g., De Minimis allowances, 13th-month threshold). • Apply DOLE Premium Rates & Multipliers according to law and company policy.Instruction Following, Quality Control & Audit. • Strictly adhere to standard operating guidelines and Mich's payroll processing workflows without skipping verification steps. • Build and maintain conditional checks, validation rules, and error flags in Excel to catch data discrepancies (e.g., missing time-ins, duplicate entries, negative net pay). • Perform thorough pre-payroll and post-payroll self-audits prior to submitting work for final approval. • Workbook Optimization: • Assist in standardizing, locking, and structuring Excel master templates to streamline data entry, automate cross-referencing (XLOOKUP, SUMIFS), and reduce manual processing friction for future cycles. Required Skills & Qualifications • Procedural Discipline & Focus (Must-Have): • Proven track record of high focus and meticulous attention to detail when working with numbers under repetitive or high-volume conditions. • Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions, SOPs, and DOLE/company calculation logic precisely without making assumptions or unauthorized alterations. • Technical MS Excel Expertise (Must-Have): • Advanced mastery of Excel formulas and functions (XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, nested IFs, SUMIFS, dynamic arrays). • Proficiency in Power Query and Pivot Tables for fast data cleaning, merging, and ingestion. • Rapid, error-free numerical data entry skills. • Soft Skills & Work Style: • Strict adherence to the Data Privacy Act (DPA) when handling sensitive employee pay and personal data. • Structured, methodical mindset (measure twice, cut once execution). • High composure and reliability under uncompromising pay-period deadlines. Work setup: Hybrid (2-3x rto a month) Working hours: 9am to 6pm Interested applicant can send CV to [HIDDEN TEXT]