George Dinkha
29 Welling Drive, Narellan Vale,NSW
Summary
Highly skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Manager with over 6 years of experience in managing comprehensive payroll processes and calculating entitlements. Demonstrated expertise in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, resolving complex payroll issues, and optimising payroll procedures for enhanced efficiency. Dedicated to maintaining high standards in payroll accuracy and compliance within dynamic organisations. Proven ability in implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Manager
Perpetual Limited
Pitt Street, Sydney , NSW
12.2024 - Current
- Oversee and ensure the accuracy and compliance of the monthly pay run.
- Assist with day-to-day payroll activities, addressing issues as they arise.
- Support and manage end-of-month payroll processing and reporting.
- Ensure adherence to legislation, regulations, and Fair Work requirements for payroll.
- Implement and review policies for compliance with federal and state tax regulations related to wages.
- Manage salary packaging arrangements, ensuring they are processed correctly.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of payroll tax and superannuation payments.
- Manage and process new hires, terminations, and payroll adjustments through the payroll system.
- Oversee and process Centrelink Paid Parental Leave and Workers' Compensation payments.
- Address and resolve employees' payroll-related queries promptly.
- Calculate redundancy entitlements and ensure proper handling of related processes.
- Assist with additional payroll tasks to support the broader team as needed.
- Supervise and guide the Payroll Officer, providing training and support.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external stakeholders to refine and improve payroll processes.
- Continuously identify and implement payroll process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
Senior Payroll Officer
TK Elevators
Sydney, NSW
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Oversaw end-to-end payroll processes for 1,500 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.
- Checked, reviewed, and approved payroll.
- Uploaded bank files for payroll processing.
- Liaised with HR, finance, and other departments to resolve payroll-related issues and ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
- Developed and implemented payroll procedures and policies to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits to identify discrepancies and implemented corrective actions to maintain data integrity.
- Conducted complex calculations for all entitlements, including annual leave, personal leave, long service leave, redundancy, terminations, and superannuation.
- Managed payroll-related inquiries, resolving issues promptly and effectively.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in tax laws and employment regulations, ensuring company compliance.
- Played a key role in a system migration project, conducting audits to validate the accuracy of data migration and ensure compliance with Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBA).
- Worked closely with IT to identify and tackle payroll system issues, implement new changes, and enhance the system.
Payroll Officer
Aldi
Minchinbury, NSW
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed full-function payroll processing and compliance utilising iChris for Aldi Australia's national workforce of 1500+ employees
- Excuted end-to-end monthly pay runs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Handled administrative tasks including new hires, terminations, transfers, contract changes, and master file updates
- Managed the processing of annual leave cashouts and calculation of long service entitlements
- Addressed and resolved payroll queries promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction
- Processed manual payments, deductions, allowances, novated lease salary sacrifice, super requests, leave requests, and rate changes according to schedule
- Submitted monthly superannuation contributions in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Payroll Coordinator
Johnson & Johnson Payroll ANZ
North Ryde, NSW
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted the processing of multiple payrolls, both fortnightly and monthly, utilising the payroll system.
- Generated audit reports for all processed payrolls.
- Undertook comprehensive payroll duties including, but not limited to, onboarding, new hire setups, employee role transitions, organisational changes, job and salary adjustments, auditing, reconciliations, terminations, superannuation, and ATO reporting.
- Executed tasks essential for precise and punctual wage calculations, upkeep of payroll records, dissemination of payroll reports, and timely disbursement of employee payments to bank accounts.
- Inputted timesheet data into the system.
- Managed manual transactions such as payments, deductions, allowances, novated lease salary sacrifice arrangements, leave requests, rate modifications, parental paid leave, workers’ compensation, and back payments when necessary.
- Provided assistance to employees on all payroll-related inquiries. Analysed and addressed issues requiring in-depth knowledge of payroll policies.
- Received and processed all national and local government tax and payroll tax communications. Completed all end-of-year filings with the Australian Taxation Office as mandated by STP (Single Touch Payroll).
- Reviewed, analysed, and validated payroll reports and documents for accuracy. Made requisite adjustments or corrections following established procedures.
- Maintained the employee payroll database to align with functionality and accuracy.
Senior Payroll Officer
EPG Payroll & HR
Sydney, NSW
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted end-to-end processing of weekly, fortnightly, and monthly pay runs in compliance with current legislation and best practices.
- Performed comprehensive payroll tasks, including but not limited to onboarding, new hire setup, auditing, reconciliations, terminations, superannuation, and ATO reporting.
- Communicated with employees via phone and email to address their payroll inquiries.
- Offered advice on Award/Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) interpretation and other relevant payroll regulations.
- Provided responsive and accurate client advisory services on basic payroll matters.
- Maintained employee payroll databases to meet functionality and compliance standards. Understood, implemented, updated, and utilised software functionality as directed by management. Ensured client satisfaction through timely follow-ups, responsiveness, and effective communication.
- Calculated and processed redundancy and long-service leaves.
- Managed monthly and quarterly superannuation processing and submissions.
- Handled all termination types within National Employment Standards (NES) guidelines, including tax calculations in accordance with ATO requirements and verified Long Service Leave (LSL) accruals through state boards.
- Processed manual payments, deductions, allowances, novated lease wash-ups, salary sacrifice super requests, leave requests, rate changes, parental paid leave, and back payments as necessary.
- Ran payrolls, reconciled pay reports, uploaded bank files to online banking, and released funds.
- Addressed ad hoc tasks as required.
Payroll Officer
Hungry Jack's Australia - Head Office
Woolloomooloo, NSW
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed end-to-end weekly payroll processes encompassing diverse tasks such as entering casual timesheets, overtime claims, Centrelink paid parental leave payments, and kilometre reimbursements; processing on-call allowances; explaining pay variances; and reconciling the payroll with meticulous attention to detail.
- Produced final reports with supporting documentation and uploaded EFT files into Westpac Bank online for seamless financial transactions.
- Proficiently handled new hire setup in the system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Facilitated the processing of EBA rate increases and back payments when due, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Calculated and processed redundancy and Long Service Leave payments accurately and promptly.
- Expertly managed overpayments, negotiating repayment plans with employees to ensure fair and equitable resolutions.
- Handled all aspects of termination, including calculating taxes in accordance with ATO requirements and verifying LSL accrued through the appropriate state board.
- Processed manual payments, deductions, allowances, novated lease wash-ups, salary sacrifice super requests, leave requests, rate changes, and back payments with precision and efficiency.
- Provided comprehensive support to employees by answering general payroll inquiries and offering advice on awards/EBA, fostering positive employee relations.
- Communicated effectively with employees via phone and email, addressing their payroll inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date employee records in the system, ensuring data integrity and compliance with privacy regulations.
Payroll Officer
Datacom Australia
North Ryde, NSW
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed the full function of fortnightly payroll processing.
- Created new starters and maintained employee details, including transfers, rate changes, personal deductions, and taxation details.
- Processed award and EBA rate increases and back payments when due.
- Handled terminations.
- Processed deductions and leave requests.
- Maintained payroll and employee data.
- Performed filing and other administrative duties.
- Created employee files and maintained the shared payroll system.
Tax Accountant
Infusion360
Bella Vista, NSW
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Preparation of Financial Statements, Income Tax Returns for individuals, partnerships, companies and Trusts
- Preparing IAS, BAS and annual GST compliance
- Using Xero Accounts to prepare BAS/IAS to reconcile clients accounts and to prepare their year-end work
- Used MYOB, Quickbooks and Xero to access individuals, Trusts' and companies' bookkeeping information to prepare their year-end financials and income tax returns
- Liaising with the ATO on behalf of their clients Answering clients queries regarding their tax matters.
Tax Accountant
MWL Financial Group
Chatswood, NSW
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Preparation of Financial Statements, Income Tax Returns for individuals, partnerships, companies and Trusts Preparation of IAS, BAS and GST compliances
- Using MYOB, Reckon, Quickbooks and Xero to access individuals', partnerships', Trusts' and companies' bookkeeping information to prepare their year-end work
- Setting up new legal entities
- Responded to clients and answered their queries to discuss tax matters
- Contacting the Tax Office on behalf of clients to discuss compliance matters and payment plans.
Tax Accountant
New Wealth Financials
Pitt Street, NSW
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Preparation of Financial Statements, Income Tax Returns for individuals, partnerships, companies and Trusts
- Preparation of BAS returns for various clients
- Using MYOB Essentials to access client bookkeeping information to prepare their year-end work
- Liaising with the Tax Office on behalf of clients to discuss compliance matters and payment plans
- Meeting with the clients to prepare their income tax returns.
Education
Bachelor of Business Accounting & Marketing -
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand12.2015
Diploma in Management -
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand12.2011
Skills
- Payroll Management: End-to-end payroll processing, payroll software (Chris21, Preceda, Aurion, KeyPay, Sage)
- Entitlements Calculations: Annual leave, personal leave, long service leave, redundancy, superannuation, and terminations
- Compliance: Knowledge of Australian employment laws, ATO reporting, payroll tax
- Technical Skills: Advanced Excel, payroll software proficiency
- Leadership: Team management, training, performance evaluation
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, customer service
Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy going to the gym, watching sports, and playing sports. I also find fulfillment in socialising and volunteering in various communities.
References
Provided on request
Timeline
Payroll Manager
Perpetual Limited
12.2024 - Current
Senior Payroll Officer
TK Elevators
10.2023 - 12.2024
Payroll Officer
Aldi
01.2023 - 10.2023
Payroll Coordinator
Johnson & Johnson Payroll ANZ
06.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Payroll Officer
EPG Payroll & HR
10.2021 - 05.2022
Payroll Officer
Hungry Jack's Australia - Head Office
01.2020 - 10.2021
Payroll Officer
Datacom Australia
08.2019 - 01.2020
Tax Accountant
Infusion360
03.2019 - 08.2019
Tax Accountant
MWL Financial Group
10.2016 - 03.2019
Tax Accountant
New Wealth Financials
01.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Business Accounting & Marketing -
Auckland University of Technology
Diploma in Management -
Manukau Institute of Technology
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