Tanaka

Demonstrated experience with ADP Workforce Now.

Demonstrated experience with multi-jurisdiction payroll.

Demonstrated experience with tax withholding.

Demonstrated experience with W-2/1099.

Demonstrated experience with garnishments.

Manage end-to-end bi-weekly and monthly payroll cycles for hourly and salaried employees, accurately calculating wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions.. Ensure federal, state, and local tax compliance; process wage garnishments, tax levies, and annual W-2 and 1099 filings with 100% on-time accuracy.. Execute internal payroll audits on timesheets and historical records, safeguarding data integrity and maintaining 100% accuracy in financial reporting.. Serve as primary payroll contact, resolving employee inquiries on pay discrepancies, deductions, and benefits to ensure high satisfaction.. Leverage ADP, Workday, and Darwinbox to streamline processing, improve workflow efficiency, and maintain confidential employee records.

Directed end-to-end payroll operations across multiple dental clinics, ensuring full compliance with Australian tax, superannuation, and award regulations.. Prepared monthly management accounts, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports to support financial decision-making.. Implemented new payroll software, reducing processing time by 30% and improving accuracy of pay-runs and management reporting.. Partnered with HR and Finance to integrate payroll, time, and ledger systems, streamlining month-end close and reconciliation processes.

Led workforce strategy for 2,100+ employees and third-party technical staff supporting ship maintenance and engineering projects.. Spearheaded payroll automation using ADP Workforce Now, achieving a 15% process efficiency gain and reducing manual processing errors.. Designed multi-tier AR/VR training programs, reducing onboarding time by 25% and accelerating technician productivity.. Managed third-party labor vendor contracts and transitioned top-performing technicians to internal roles, reducing 3P vendor reliance by 12%.

Prepared and reviewed monthly management accounts, journal entries, and bank reconciliations for a portfolio of SME and corporate clients.. Processed payroll, VAT, PAYE, and statutory returns, ensuring full compliance with ZIMRA regulations and filing deadlines.. Supported month-end and year-end close, including accruals, prepayments, and trial balance review prior to audit.. Maintained fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules in line with IFRS requirements.. Designed custom technical training workshops and workforce capability assessments for client audit teams.. Created a workforce planning framework for resource allocation across 20+ client engagements.. Delivered data-driven insights on staff utilization, improving labor cost tracking and reducing overtime by 8%.