Payroll Accountant at Zipline Ghana

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Payroll Accountant to join our fast-paced Accounting and Finance team in Africa. The Payroll Accountant will be responsible for all payroll related accounting tasks that would eventually evolve to include performing day to day payroll operations. The Payroll Accountant will not only have a strong knowledge of accounting but also possess the knowledge of payroll processing and compliance in numerous
African countries.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to the following job functions:

What You’ll Do 

• Perform a high-level review of payroll reports for all of our Africa entities
• Prepare payment files and upload to bank portals
• Manage payroll related tax payments and tax filings
• Resolve any payroll tax related issues with local government agencies
• Prepare and upload payroll related journals to accounting software
• Reconcile all payroll related general ledger accounts in a timely manner
• Assist with financial audit requests related to our Africa entities
• Be the point of contact for all payroll related matters in Africa
• Research, track and correct accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
• Provide ad-hoc reports for internal partners
• Partner with the internal teams on country wide projects
• Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned
• Assist with new payroll system implementation
• Eventually perform payroll processing tasks for all countries from end to end using new
  payroll software and working with payroll service provider
• Ensures compliance with local payroll and wage laws

Required Knowledge and Experience

We pride ourselves with having the best people, which are our most important assets. Our company has been recognized for having the highest ethics and strives for excellency through distinctly higher standards than the norm.

We therefore urge only candidates with these unique requirements and experience to apply for this stimulating position.

What You’ll Bring 

• At least 3 years proven accounting experience, preferably as a payroll accountant; knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles.
• Hands-on experience as a payroll clerk or payroll administration.
• Education degree from an accredited university or college is preferred; comparable relevant professional experience may be an alternative to a degree.
• Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, G-Suite, Slack, Netsuite.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Experience processing payroll and/or performing accounting activities for Ghana, Rwanda, Nigeria, Kenya, and Cote D’Ivoire preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with an aptitude for numbers and the ability to understand processes and formulas.
• Strong organizational, administrative and process coordination skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
•  Effective written and spoken communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and use appropriate discretion when interacting and sharing information with others.
• Able to think critically, exercise sound judgment, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others; both independently and collaboratively lead, solve problems, make decisions and manage change.