Accounting (Payroll) Officer

About Fusemachines

Fusemachines is a leading AI strategy, talent, and education services and products provider. Founded by Sameer Maskey Ph.D., Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia University, Fusemachines has a core mission of democratizing AI with a presence in 4 countries (Nepal, United States, Canada, and Dominican Republic and more than 450 full-time employees). Fusemachines seeks to bring its global expertise in AI to transform companies around the world.

About the role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Officer to join our dynamic team. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payroll, maintaining payroll records, and staying up-to-date with payroll laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Performing the tasks related to payroll, salary taxation & other salary privilege

Respond promptly and accurately to employee queries and concerns regarding payroll, tax, any other deductions, and benefits

Producing accurate salary reports to specific deadlines

Ensure compliance with government payroll-related regulations

Coordinate with HR to ensure accurate payroll data with accurate benefit calculations

Manage all payroll calculations including tax, benefit, and social security contributions

Preparations of employee letters like salary slips, tax certificate letters, etc

Other tasks as per assigned

Qualification & Experience:

A Master’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferable

Required Skills/Competencies:

At least 2-3 years of experience

Proficiency in Payroll, salary taxation, and other compliance implications

Experience in an accounting role with Payroll knowledge

Experience in overseeing payroll for more than 100 employees

Proficiency with payroll software

Experience in online e-tds submission and verification

Knowledge of contemporary IT including word processing, email, spreadsheets, databases, and similar disciplines

Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, tact, discretion, initiative, and sound judgment

Excellent organizational skills including the ability to determine priorities, meet regular deadlines, and take/follow up action

Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language