Payroll Accounting Analyst - EMEA Shift - 6 month Fixed Term Contract - Officer

Job Description

The Payroll Accounting Analyst supports payroll accounting activities for the EMEA region, including reconciliation, journal preparation, variance investigation, reporting, and coordination with payroll and finance teams. The role typically requires a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, along with experience in payroll accounting, general ledger processes, reconciliations, or financial operations. Candidates should have strong Excel skills, attention to detail, analytical ability, and familiarity with accounting controls and deadlines. Experience in a multinational environment and knowledge of EMEA payroll practices are advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to work the EMEA shift, maintain confidentiality, resolve discrepancies accurately, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and perform reliably during the six-month fixed-term contract.

Company Info

Citi is a global financial services company serving individuals, businesses, institutions, and governments in numerous countries. Its services include consumer banking, corporate and commercial banking, investment banking, markets, securities services, wealth management, and transaction processing. Citi’s operations in the Philippines, particularly in Metro Manila, support international finance, accounting, technology, operations, risk, and customer service functions. The company employs large teams that provide regional and global services across different time zones. Citi promotes structured processes, regulatory discipline, professional development, and collaboration in a multicultural workplace. This role sits within the company’s finance and payroll operations, supporting accurate accounting and reporting for employees and business activities connected with the EMEA region.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers employment opportunities in banking, shared services, IT, customer support, accounting, healthcare, tourism, and digital businesses, with Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao as major hubs. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by Spanish, American, and Asian traditions; English is widely used in professional settings. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living in Manila to more relaxed coastal and provincial communities. Living costs are generally lower than in many Western countries, although central Manila housing and commuting can be expensive. Foreign workers usually need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while short-term visitors should confirm current entry rules before traveling. Relocating employees should arrange housing, healthcare coverage, tax registration, and transport in advance. The country’s many islands offer beaches, diving, mountains, historic towns, and vibrant local festivals.