Payroll Compliance Officer

About Dovida

Dovida is committed to enhancing the lives of seniors by providing exceptional, person-focused home care services. As a Payroll Compliance Officer with us, you'll ensure smooth operation and adherence within our payroll function.

Role Details and Benefits

This position is based at our National Office with a hybrid working arrangement, allowing up to two work-from-home days per week. Benefits include a paid birthday leave day, wellness, volunteering and study leave, novated car leasing, recognition at our annual Heart of Dovida Awards, and a dog-friendly office policy on Fridays.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit payroll tax returns for various Australian states, keeping up-to-date with changes in legislation.
• Reconcile payroll ledger accounts, including wages, superannuation, payroll tax, PAYG withholding, and employee deductions.
• Enter fortnightly payroll journals into NetSuite, ensuring correct cost allocation across different entities and departments.
• Manage PAYGW payments, reconcile Single Touch Payroll (STP) lodgements, and oversee compliance via ATO portals.
• Maintain WorkCover records, submit lodgements, and support premium reconciliation processes.
• Analyze payroll discrepancies and labor cost fluctuations across business units.
• Prepare audit documentation and respond to both internal and external information requests.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in payroll compliance, payroll accounting, or similar positions.
• Practical knowledge in payroll tax preparation, reconciliation, and lodgement.
• Experience within large, complex organizations, especially those operating across multiple states or with multi-entity, high-volume payrolls.
• Comprehensive understanding of payroll legislation, superannuation, and PAYG obligations.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with payroll and accounting software systems.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities, with meticulous attention to detail.