Payroll Specialist/Payroll Accountant

We are an Innovation hub based, which creates vibrant startup ecosystems and technologies for AdTech & MarTech projects.

🚀 We are looking for an Payroll Specialist for our Finance Department!

Position Objective:

• Managing and overseeing the daily operations within the Payroll cycle
• Monitoring and analyzing payroll data and producing internal reports for Cyprus, and others, if any
• Collaborating with other team members and divisions to ensure the correctness of data processing
• Identifying and reporting any potential risks or internal control issues within the Payroll cycle, and working closely on the implementation of appropriate solutions

Requirements:

• Comprehensive understanding of payroll processes, labour and tax legislation (with a focus on Cyprus)
• Strong grasp of employee benefits administration and payroll-related compliance
  Familiarity with global payroll reporting requirements
• Solid knowledge of internal controls, audit preparation, and data confidentiality standards
• Experience in payroll for IT company more than 2 years, experience in finance/accounting more than 4 years
• Proven track record in managing payroll cycles for company with HC not less than 200 employees, preparing financial and tax reports, and working with regulatory bodies
• Experience supporting financial audits and collaborating with external advisors and government authorities
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Proficiency in payroll/accounting platforms
• MS Excel – advanced level
• Experience with digital document workflow tools (e.g., DocuSign)
• Accounting Systems – proficient understanding and hands-on experience
• Fluent Greek and English

Responsibilities:

• Payroll Calculations: Calculate employee salaries, considering working hours, overtime, tax discounts, deductions, reimbursements, etc
• Tax Compliance: Ensure accurate and timely submission of payroll-related taxes in accordance with Cyprus tax laws and regulations
• Benefits Administration: Manage employee benefits such as health insurance, pension contributions, and other allowances
• Maintain meticulous records of employee payroll data, ensuring both confidentiality and accuracy
• Compliance with Labour Laws: Stay up-to-date with Cyprus labour laws, including any changes in payroll and employment regulations
• Communication: Address and resolve employee payroll-related queries, such as questions about deductions or tax amounts
• Audit Preparation: Prepare documentation and support audits of payroll processes
• System Maintenance: Use and maintain payroll software systems to optimise processes and improve efficiency
• Remote Services Payments: Process payments for services provided by remote employees
• External Consultants: Cooperate with payroll and tax consultants based in Cyprus and other countries
• Authorities Communication: Manage communications with relevant authorities, including Tax and Social Insurance, as necessary
• Audit Input: Contribute to financial audits of group companies by providing reports, employee lists, and other supporting documents as needed
• Communicate with employees on personal tax matters

🤗 We offer freedom of choice: with us, you'd have a cafeteria benefits system where you can choose which benefits would fit your individual needs.
And, of course, a standard pack of benefits as well: health insurance, fully covered 10 working days of sick leave per year, 5 additional day-offs per year, English and other languages compensation, quartile, and annual bonuses, corporate events, also food (yummy!) - you can find snacks in our worldwide working spaces and breakfasts & lunches in the offices!