Your team responsibilities

　　The EMEA Payroll Team, as part of the Finance Department, is responsible for a seamless monthly payroll process and is responsible for general ledger entries during the monthly closing. We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team.

　　What we offer you

　　At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose - to power better investment decisions. You'll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry. Wherever you are located you will find transparent compensation schemes and employee benefits that can help ensure your financial security and health. While they vary by different locations, we offer a broad range of benefits that are part of the value you receive as an MSCI employee. Our flexible ways of working will allow you to maximize your potential, and we will empower you with the trust, accountability, and advanced technology to perform at your very best. You'll find a purposeful approach to wellbeing to provide you with all the resources you need to be your best at work and in your personal life. Our 'Here For You' Employee Assistance Program is available for our employees globally, providing confidential emotional support, financial and legal advice free of charge.

　　Your key responsibilities

　　Responsible for administration of assigned EMEA payrolls including Bulgaria, ensuring that all payroll input is correctly communicated to our external payroll service providers, review of the payroll calculations to ensure they have been correctly performed and input of all payroll payments for authorisation on a timely basis once the payrolls have been approved Primary contact point with our external payroll service providers and our internal Human Resources department for the above payroll operations Management of all aspects of external payroll reporting for the assigned payrolls, including the filing of annual payroll returns, the preparation, filing and payment of periodic social security, tax and benefits returns and all other declarations related to payroll reporting in these countries Accounting assigned payrolls within our general ledger, including the recording of the monthly payroll entries, calculation and recording of compensation accruals and the reconciliation of balance sheet payroll accounts Accounting for other general compensation accruals and prepayments within the EMEA region, including preparation of the regional bonus and vacation accruals and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts for other entities within the region Assistance with the preparation of documentation required for external audits of payroll expenses and accrued compensation accounts Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external departments Lead and support any adhoc payroll projects assigned to the team

　　Your skills and experience that will help you excel

　　2+ years' professional experience, preferably within a similar payroll or payroll accounting role Experience of working within an international and multi-cultural environment Strong technical ability in MS Excel and other computer desktop applications Highly motivated and proactive individual, eager to take personal ownership for the administration of payrolls and accounting Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong team-playing attitude Detail-focused approach to ensure that all payroll is performed to the highest level of accuracy and to ensure that all control steps within the payroll process are rigorously adhered to Ability to work independently, demonstrating a logical thought process and an ability to assimilate new information and tasks quickly Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and to re-align priorities when required at short notice Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting is preferred Payroll qualifications and diplomas are an advantage, also experience in Equity processing is a nice to have

　　How we'll support you

　　Our culture of high performance and innovation relies on our people sharing their knowledge and lifting each other up. You'll be surrounded by a collaborative, global network of talented colleagues who will support and inspire you to do the best work of your career. We believe new and challenging experiences drive personal growth and innovation. With the right challenges, encouragement, and development support you can shape your own career experience. Career paths are multi-directional, and we encourage and support internal mobility to help you identify new opportunities to progress and take control of your future. As a new joiner you'll be enrolled on our Global Orientation interactive learning experience to set you up for success. Our tailored learning opportunities will enable you to acquire the skills you need at your own pace, choosing between the courses and certifications best suited to you. Our Learning@MSCI platform coupled with access to LinkedIn Learning Pro will provide you with all the resources you need for to accelerate your professional growth. At MSCI we act in ways that encourage respect for all voices, ensuring that everyone can be themselves and feel like they are a part of the company. We are intentional about ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and supported with equal opportunities to succeed. We have eight MSCI Employee Resource Groups: All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women's Leadership Forum.

　　About MSCI

　　MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

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