Payroll Associate

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Payroll Associate managing end-to-end payroll processing for African markets. Collaborating with HR and external payroll providers while ensuring compliance with local legislation.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end payroll processing, including input validation, payroll changes, and compliance with payroll legislation across multiple African countries. Proficient in generating payroll reports and maintaining accurate payroll records while ensuring confidentiality and integrity.

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Payroll ProcessingPayroll SoftwareMicrosoft ExcelAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll ChangesPayroll JournalsReconciliationPayroll Reporting

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsProfessional Communication

Tools & Technologies

Payroll SoftwareMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Diploma in AccountingBachelor's Degree in FinanceBachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Industry Keywords

Payroll LegislationStatutory DeductionsLabour LawAudit-ReadyConfidential Data

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support end-to-end payroll processing across multiple African countries, from input validation through to disbursement under the supervision of the Payroll Manager
Review payroll inputs received from HR for completeness and accuracy, and chase down anything missing or inconsistent before cut-off
Process approved payroll changes — new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, bonuses, commissions, leave, and benefits
Coordinate submissions with external payroll providers, track processing timelines, and investigate discrepancies before approval
Prepare payroll journals and reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts
Generate recurring and ad hoc payroll reports, and support month-end and year-end reporting and audits
Respond to employee payroll queries professionally
Stay current on payroll legislation, statutory deductions, and labour law across our African markets, and keep internal controls, policies, and process documentation compliant and audit-ready.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the discretion to handle confidential payroll data with integrity.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and meaningful health coverage
All full-time employees are participants in our stock option plan
Access to resources, support, and autonomy to grow professionally
We embrace a fully remote work environment
Your mental well-being matters to us
Opportunity to work with talented professionals from 24+ countries across the world, in a multicultural and collaborative environment
You'll be part of a team shaping the future of global FinTech and stablecoin accessibility.