Payroll Specialist · Electronic Arts

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:17:32 GMT
Finance

Electronic Arts · Kuala Lumpur · hybrid

We're seeking a hands-on payroll specialist to manage end-to-end payroll operations and statutory compliance across the APAC region. You will partner with HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors to deliver accurate and timely payroll, ensure audit-ready controls, and continuously improve processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Own monthly payroll processing across assigned APAC countries and ensure timely deliveries of payroll payments and statutory reporting.

Manage vendor relationships and SLAs; review gross-to-net reports and exception handling.

Ensure statutory compliance (tax, social security, benefits, and year-end filings).

Handle off-cycle runs, terminations, retro adjustments, equity/bonus, and expatriate/NTL cases.

Reconcile payroll to GL; support audits, SOX, and internal control testing.

Provide employee payroll support via case management with strong SLA discipline.

What You'll Bring:

Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience)

5+ years regional payroll experience; strong in at least 3+ of the target countries

Solid knowledge of APAC statutory frameworks relating to payroll

Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to manage multiple countries and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Systems: ADP Celergo, ADP Streamline, Workday, or similar; advanced Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables)

Language: Fluent English; Malay or Mandarin is a strong plus

Detail-oriented, data-driven, resilient under tight timelines across time zones

Work Setup:

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Time Zones: Flexibility to support JP/KR/AU/IN cut-offs and vendor calls

Contract: 12 months, with possibility of extension based on performance and business needs