Keren Koifman

Payroll Specialist @ IPI Israel

Kochav Yair, Center District, Israel

About

Senior Payroll Specialist with over 20 years of experience in payroll administration, accounting, and finance. Extensive expertise in managing end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, pension and benefits administration, and statutory reporting. Experienced in payroll controls, reconciliations, employee lifecycle management, and providing professional support to employees, management, and external stakeholders. Recognized for accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex payroll operations in dynamic environments. Committed to continuous professional development through advanced payroll, labor law, and finance training, complemented by AI and digital transformation courses focused on leveraging technology, automation, and data-driven solutions to improve operational efficiency and business processes.

Experience

  • Payroll Specialist at IPI Israel
    Feb 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

    Manage end-to-end payroll operations for 200+ employees, ensuring compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, pension contributions, and employee benefits. Prepare and submit reports to insurance and pension providers, manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including Form 161 compliance, record payroll journal entries, and generate monthly payroll control and reconciliation reports. Coordinate the company fleet administration in collaboration with the Fleet Manager. IPI Israel is a leading provider of smart parking, traffic management, and transportation infrastructure solutions, serving municipalities, government agencies, hospitals, universities, and major organizations across Israel.

  • Accountant and Payroll Accountant at Galia Bahalul
    Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Managed payroll, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax compliance for a portfolio of business clients across multiple industries.

  • Lead Accountant at Jonathan Saunders Law Company
    Jan 2005 - Jan 2019 · 14 yrs 1 mo

    Led all accounting and financial operations, including payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, tax compliance, and cash flow management.

  • Accountant at Tax Consulting Office
    Jan 2003 - Jan 2004 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Provided accounting, bookkeeping, tax reporting, and compliance services for business and individual clients.