Payroll Manager

How you'll help us achieve it

Wave is now the largest financial institution in Senegal, with over 7 million users. And we’re still in the early days of our product roadmap and potential impact on people’s everyday lives.

As a Payroll Manager, you will shape and manage payroll and benefits processes in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Playing a pivotal role in our rapid expansion across Senegal, you’ll ensure seamless payroll operations, optimize employee benefits, and contribute to building a world-class organization.

In this role, you'll;

Payroll management

• Ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries, taxes, and benefits.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as HR, finance, legal, and IT departments to streamline payroll processes and resolve any issues and discrepancies.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of payroll data to identify and rectify errors, discrepancies, or areas for improvement.
• Analyze payroll-related data and metrics to generate insights and reports for management review and decision-making.
• Participate in payroll projects, such as system implementations, process improvements, or expansion into new markets.
• Support with managing payroll team members if needed.

Benefits Administration

• Manage administration of health insurance, retirement, disability, and other employee benefits plans.
• Execute fraud analysis of benefits programs, including vacation, gym, lunch, and travel expenses to identify potential cases for investigation by the HR team.
• Support relationship management with benefits vendors.
• Monitor benefits costs and identify irregular spending.
• Provide support and service to employees for all benefits-related inquiries.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on employee benefits.

Key details

• Location is based primarily in Dakar, with possible short-term relocation within Senegal.
• This is a permanent position.
• Our salaries are competitive and calculated using a transparent formula.
• We run Performance Reviews twice a year and give bonuses or promotions to exceptional performers who have been at the company for more than 6 months.
• We offer generous health insurance for yourself and your dependents.
• We support working parents - we offer 26 weeks of parental leave for mothers and 4 weeks for fathers, in addition to subsidized child care when they return to work.
• Airtime reimbursement.
• Free food and a beautiful office space.

Requirements

• +3 years experience in a comparable role, ideally for an international company.
• Proficiency in basic accounting principles, including understanding financial transactions, performing calculations, and interpreting financial data in compliance with accounting standards.
• Strong knowledge of the Senegalese labor and HR compliance.
• Experience with major payroll software such as Workday, ADP Workforce Now, Sage
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and/or Google Sheets.
• Proficiency in English, with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• At least a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Human Resources.

You might be a good fit if you

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Approach problems with analytical precision.
• Exhibit strong attention to detail, striving for excellence in everything you do.
• Operate as an autonomous self-starter, knowing when to seek guidance.
• Show tenacity and a commitment to go the extra mile to accomplish tasks.