Senior Payroll Accountant
Penang, Malaysia
Finance – Payroll /
Full-time - Salary /
On-site
Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered 400+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 100+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, we achieved a fully profitable year in 2022, becoming the first in our industry to reach this milestone.
Lime’s Finance team is seeking a Senior Payroll Accountant to oversee the end-to-end payroll processes for assigned regions. In this role, you will report directly to the Global Payroll Manager and play a pivotal part in supporting Lime's rapid growth and development across multiple regions.
We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. As a self-starter, you excel at working independently, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to navigate ambiguity. You are eager to take ownership of initiatives, from ideation through execution, ensuring smooth operations and alignment with organizational goals.
This position is based in our regional office in Penang and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, high-growth company.
What you'll do:
- Manage the payroll process, including processing payroll, verifying payroll data, and ensuring accurate and timely payment of employees
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations related to payroll, including tax withholding, benefits, and payroll deductions
- Prepare payroll headcount reconciliation
- Manage journal entries, reconciliations, accruals and review variance analysis
- Receive stock options transactions details and prepare for tax reporting
- Work closely with HR and respective payroll service providers for employee queries
- Support payroll audits
About you:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting and/or Business Administration
- 3-6 years relevant experience with progressing scope and responsibilities and a demonstrated understanding of accounting and finance principles
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office and Google Suite of applications
- Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize and multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to remain focused and organized during periods of high demand
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear and effective collaboration.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
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Why Lime?
When you join Lime, you join a global community of smart, caring, talented individuals working together to deliver world-changing results; striving to create an experience that enables Limers to do their best work. Here are some ways we support and invest in our team:
Competitive salaries, performance-based annual bonus and pre-IPO equity
Health and wellness offerings for all team members starting day one including access to top-tier fitness and mindfulness apps
Flexible vacation policies with ample paid holidays tailored to country of residence
Fully-paid leave following the birth or adoption of a child and financial, medical and educational support for Limers pursuing parenthood
Support for retirement and financial goals with unlimited access to financial advisors
Unlimited, complimentary use of our vehicles in hundreds of cities around the world
Professional growth opportunities through quarterly learning days and top-tier tools
Opportunities to connect across teams and locations to network, socialize and volunteer
Culture of belonging with Employee Resource Groups that engage and promote cultural awareness and DEI training across all functions
Consistent recognition of great work through meaningful rewards and career advancements
Benefits and perks vary depending on the nature of your employment and country of residence. Terms and conditions may apply.
If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.
Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email recruiting-operations@li.me for assistance.
Use of artificial intelligence or an LLM such as ChatGPT during the interview process will be grounds for rejection of your application.
