Payroll Officer

Position: Payroll Officer

We are looking for a proactive and organized person to join our Finance Team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Accurately process the monthly payroll per agreed deadlines.
• Support, review and improve payroll processes, procedures and work practices.
• Update the payroll system with all new, terminated and employee amendments throughout the month.
• Builds rapport and demonstrate respectful interactions with employees and other stakeholders.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and conduct 
• Administer payslips.
• Addresses any staff queries relating to payroll.
• Print payroll reports from Payroll Pro and ensure the GL entries are correct.
• Administer commission files per island.
• Ensure commission payments are paid by 10th of each month.
• Exchange correspondence and follow-up with health insurance providers, tax offices and legal authorities.
• Run reports as needed.

Other Miscellaneous Responsibilities & Role Requirements:

• Effective time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance working independently and well as work as part of a team to contribute to achieving the team’s objectives.
• Strong eye for detail.
• Able to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Finance and HR team as needed.
• Other tasks as directed by the direct manager.
• Must have previous experience in payroll. 
• Must speak English & Papiamento well.

Please send your resume (in English) to penha-recruitment@jlpenha.com.