Senior Finance Process Lead

In this role you contribute to the Finance Global Operations Center by leading day-to-day payroll activities for a multinational team. You ensure accurate processing, compliance with local laws, and effective team guidance. You collaborate with HR, Finance, vendors, and auditors to drive improvements and maintain strong controls. You will shape payroll processes through system enhancements and automation, delivering reliable payroll outcomes for a global workforce.

• competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits package
• learning and mentorship programs
• global work environment

• Oversee day-to-day payroll operations for the global payroll team
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing and statutory compliance
• Coordinate with internal departments, vendors, and auditors to support payroll operations and continual improvements
• Review and validate payroll inputs (attendance, bonuses, incentives, reimbursements)
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and stakeholders to resolve payroll issues
• Perform final reviews/approvals of payroll reports, pay slips, and bank files
• Audit and maintain payroll records for internal controls and audits (ICFR, SOX)
• Manage month-end and year-end payroll activities (reports, reconciliation, filings)
• Lead payroll system enhancements, automation, and process improvements
• Prepare MIS reports and dashboards for senior management
• Provide guidance and training to team members; escalate complex payroll matters

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (preferred)
• 4+ years of payroll experience in Latin America
• Experience with multiple payroll systems; SAP exposure advantageous
• Strong accounting principles knowledge
• Attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Payroll transformation experience with testing, data accuracy and integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• effective communication
• attention to detail
• problem-solving
• SAP (experience with payroll systems)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• payroll transformation and automation