Accounting Specialist - Payroll

Location

Sri Lanka - Makola Kelanyia

Apply by

2026-05-05

Workplace

On-site

About Us:

We are Yokohama TWS, a leading global supplier of tires and complete wheels for the agricultural, material handling, construction, motorcycles segments.

We design and manufacture tire and wheel solutions made for the future. With a combination of value, safety and ease, our solutions provide a more productive and sustainable performance our customers demand.

We pair the expertise and power of our global reach with the care and knowledge of local proximity. This brings innovation, technology and sustainability together to answer the specific needs of our customers. All while continuing to reduce our and their impact on the planet.

Our people take ownership to deliver on this promise every day.

We are a global Company with a local reach, operating in more than 50 Countries worldwide with 5.300 employees of 40 different nationalities, 12 state-of-the-art plants and 4 innovation centers. We are part of Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global leader in the tire industry with 1094 billion yen in revenues (approx. 6.7 billion euro), approximately 34,000 people around the globe and with operations in more than 120 countries.

If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy taking responsibilities and getting things done in the right way, join us! We are plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in a truly dynamic and easy-going environment.

About the opportunity

This position provides comprehensive support to the Finance and Control function, performing a variety of accounting duties with a primary focus on payroll. The Payroll & Accounting Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely processing of payroll-related financial activities. This role manages payroll ledger entries, reconciles payroll and benefit accounts, and ensures proper cost allocation across departments and cost centers.

The position supports compliance with financial reporting deadlines, maintains thorough documentation of all payroll transactions, and assists with internal and external audits. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with deep accounting expertise and proficiency in ERP systems such as Infor M3, SAP, or BPC. capable of thriving in a remote, cross-functional environment.

Your Role and Impact

  Payroll

  • Record payroll entries into the ledger, ensuring accuracy and proper allocation to accounts
  • Post employee benefit expenses, such as health insurance, retirement contributions, and other withholdings
  • Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies in payroll transactions
  • Review payroll data for accuracy and completeness, identifying and correcting errors
  • Ensure proper classification of payroll costs (by cost center and operating)
  • Ensure compliance with deadlines for financial reporting and payroll adjustments
  • Ensure all payroll journal entries and adjustments are documented
  • Provide support for audits and inquiries for management
  • Review health benefit invoices and provide headcount-based cost allocation to Accounts Payable

Balance Sheet

  • Perform detailed reconciliations of payroll-related balance sheet accounts, including payroll accruals, employee benefits liabilities, and payroll clearing accounts
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies between payroll reports, general ledger balances, and supporting documentation
  • Ensure all payroll-related reconciliations are completed accurately and in a timely manner to support the monthly financial close.

Month-End Close   

  • Post month-end journal entries as assigned by the finance team, and plant controller
  • Analyze personnel costs at month-end, preferably using Power BI
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management
  • Ensure all reconciliations are completed accurately and in a timely manner to meet financial close deadlines.

Your eligibility

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 3-6 years of experience in accounting
  • Mandatory Experience with U.S. payroll accounting and payroll tax reporting
  • Experience working with U.S.-based companies is strongly preferred
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Power Point and Word
  • Prior experience with ERP systems, online banking, and consolidated reporting tools
  • Strong Analytical skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications
  • Prior experience with ERP systems, online banking, consolidated reporting tools
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task
  • Team player with problem solving skills
  • Flexible and Open to take on new tasks/opportunities
  • Must be proficient in speaking, writing, and conversing in the English language
  • Must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and accurately in English - both in writing and verbally - with co workers, supervisors, customers, and suppliers, whether in person, by email, or over the telephone
  • Prior experience in a shared services role supporting other countries is a plus
  • Work location will be Yokohama TWS Lanka (Private) Limited – Makola, Sapugaskanda

This role operates within a shared services model, providing fully online accounting and costing support to clients based overseas. The ideal candidate is comfortable navigating virtual collaboration platforms and maintaining high-quality service delivery in a remote setup.

What we offer

If you think you’ve got what it takes and can offer what it demands, an attractive remuneration with many other benefits and world-class experience awaits you. Please visit www.yokohama-tws.com to learn more about the company and our way of working.

How to apply

If you are a dynamic and proactive professional looking to contribute to our organisation’s success, we’d love to hear from you. Send in your resume along with a cover letter detailing how you can contribute to our team’s success to [email protected]

Responsible recruiter

Tharanga Samaraweerakoon

[email protected]
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