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Senior Payroll Specialist
Colombo, Sri Lanka full-time Hybrid Posted Apr 2026
About This Role
We are looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our growing payroll team. You will be responsible for managing the full payroll cycle for a portfolio of 50+ SME clients, ensuring accuracy, statutory compliance, and timely delivery. This role requires deep knowledge of Sri Lankan labour law, EPF/ETF regulations, and APIT calculations.
Responsibilities
- Process monthly payroll for 50+ client companies with accuracy and on time
- Ensure EPF/ETF contributions and APIT deductions comply with current regulations
- Handle salary revisions, terminations, bonus calculations, and statutory filings
- Prepare payroll reconciliation reports and variance analysis
- Coordinate with HR team on employee data changes and onboarding
- Support payroll-related audits and compliance reviews
- Train and mentor junior payroll team members
Requirements
- 3-5 years of payroll processing experience in Sri Lanka
- Strong knowledge of EPF/ETF regulations and APIT calculations
- Experience with cloud-based payroll systems
- Proficiency in Excel and payroll reporting
- Excellent attention to detail and deadline management
- Strong communication skills in English and Sinhala/Tamil
Nice to Have
- CIMA/ICASL part-qualified or studying
- Experience managing payroll for BPO or multi-client environments
- Familiarity with Xero, MYOB, or similar cloud accounting tools
Skills
Payroll ProcessingEPF/ETFAPITExcelComplianceLabour Law
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