Payroll Associate

Job Summary

Supporting end-to-end payroll processing across multiple African countries, the full-time Payroll Associate will ensure accurate and timely payments while coordinating with HR and external payroll providers in a remote work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Review payroll inputs from HR for accuracy and completeness, addressing any discrepancies before cut-off
• Process payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, and salary adjustments, while preparing payroll journals and reconciling accounts
• Generate payroll reports and respond to employee queries, ensuring compliance with local legislation and internal controls

Required qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field
• 1-3 years of payroll experience
• Hands-on experience using payroll software
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail