Payroll Master (CPP)

The Payroll Master is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end payroll operations of the hospital, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with labor and tax regulations, and the preparation, certification, and submission of payroll-related statutory reports and tax filings.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and process payroll for all hospital employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and validate timesheets, attendance records, overtime, allowances, deductions, and payroll adjustments.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll reports, journal entries, and payroll-related accounts.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine labor laws, BIR regulations, and government-mandated contributions (SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG).
• Oversee the computation, withholding, remittance, and reconciliation of employee withholding taxes.
• Prepare, review, and sign BIR Form 2316 and other payroll-related tax documents as the authorized signatory.
• Prepare and submit the Annual Information Return of Income Taxes Withheld on Compensation (BIR Form 1604-C) and the Alphabetical List (Alphalist) of employees.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax reports and BIR requirements.
• Conduct annualization and year-end tax adjustments for employees.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and respond to BIR audits and tax-related inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with all payroll-related taxation requirements, including compensation taxation, withholding tax regulations, and statutory reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of payroll records and employee information.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen payroll controls and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required and must be qualified to sign BIR Form 2316 and other payroll-related tax documents.
• At least five (5) years of progressive experience in payroll management, taxation, and statutory compliance, preferably in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Extensive knowledge of Philippine payroll taxation, BIR regulations, compensation and benefits administration, and government-mandated contributions.
• Hands-on experience in the preparation and submission of BIR Form 2316, BIR Form 1604-C, and the Annual Alphalist of Employees.
• Proficient in payroll systems, HRIS, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling payroll for a large workforce and multiple employee classifications.
• Experience in dealing with BIR audits, tax assessments, and payroll tax compliance.
• Background in hospital operations and healthcare compensation structures.
• Experience in payroll system implementation and process improvement initiatives.