Payroll Accounting Analyst (Bangkok-based, Relocation Provided)

Get To Know Our Team:

The People Team is a purveyor of opportunity, searching the globe for the most talented individuals and offering them an open, collaborative workplace. By prioritizing skill and potential, we have cultivated a powerful assembly of professionals through our drive for equal opportunity and diversity. We make the move to Agoda a breeze with assisted onboarding programs, and we continue to support and enrich our thousands of Agoda employees through individual growth with outstanding learning programs and various means of assistance. Our development of incredible benefits has ensured everyone can stay strong, healthy, and happy during their time at Agoda. Leading ambitious changes and making a positive impact in the lives of our employees, the People Team is a crucial and rewarding part of the Agoda family.

The Opportunity:

As a key member of our Global Payroll team based in Bangkok, you will play an important role in supporting Agoda’s continued expansion across multiple entities and strengthening our global payroll accounting operations. 

Reporting to the Payroll Accounting Manager, this role is responsible for executing key payroll accounting activities, including payroll funding, reconciliations, invoice processing, statutory payments, reporting, and audit support. You will contribute to maintaining strong financial controls and operational excellence while supporting a rapidly growing and dynamic global business. 

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in Payroll Accounting, gain exposure to multiple countries and payroll environments, and participate in process improvement and transformation initiatives. As you build experience and capability, you will have opportunities to expand your responsibilities and contribute to increasingly complex payroll accounting projects and activities. 

*This role is based in Bangkok, with relocation provided if you're not based in Thailand already.

**No remote work setup available.

In this Role, you'll get to: 

• Manage end-to-end payroll accounting activities for assigned international entities. 

• Process payroll funding, payroll accounting entries, GL reconciliations, vendor invoices, and statutory payments accurately and on time. 

• Support monthly payroll close activities and ensure compliance with internal controls and local regulatory requirements. 

• Coordinate with payroll vendors and internal stakeholders to support payroll operations and issue resolution. 

• Monitor payroll accounting processes and identify exceptions, discrepancies, or control gaps for investigation and escalation. 

• Perform root-cause analysis on payroll and payroll accounting issues and recommend workable solutions to improve processes and controls. 

• Manage payroll-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders and provide timely support and guidance. 

• Prepare payroll-related reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for management review. 

• Support payroll system implementations, process changes, vendor transitions, and operational projects as required. 

• Maintain accurate process documentation, SOPs, and audit evidence to support governance and compliance requirements. 

• Assist with internal and external audits by providing payroll accounting records, reports, and supporting documentation. 

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls. 

• Build effective working relationships with Payroll Operations, People, Finance, Treasury, AP, Banking, and external payroll vendors. 

What you'll Need to Succeed: 

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, human resources, or another relevant field, or equivalent relevant professional experience. 

• At least 2 years of People Operations / Payroll accounting or end-to-end Payroll experience in an international fast-paced organization. 

• Basic understanding of payroll accounting processes, including payroll funding, reconciliations, invoice processing, and statutory payments. 

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and external vendors. Fluency in English is a must. 

• Good analytical, articulation, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail. 

• Proven track record in process improvement and/or automation implementations. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications and confidence working with structured datasets.  

• Experience in Workday is preferred but not a must. 

• A team player who can operate effectively in a fast-paced and multicultural environment. 

• Resilience to work under tight deadlines and pressure. 

• High level of discretion, confidentiality, and ethics. 

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