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International Payroll Coordinator | Associate (JB6232)
International Payroll Coordinator | Associate (JB6232)
Location: Remote (South Africa)
Salary: Negotiable, based on experience
Employment Type: Permanent via Employer of Record (initial 12-month contract)
A growing international organisation operating across legal, finance and global payroll services is expanding its international payroll team. The business works with a diverse client base spanning multiple countries, delivering payroll processing, compliance and advisory services. Alongside those offerings, the team handles HR and employment law coordination, working closely with in-country specialists and partners across Europe and beyond to ensure that every payroll outcome is accurate, compliant and on time. This is a fully remote role based in South Africa, with genuine cross-border exposure from day one.
This is not a high-volume processing role. Think of it more as the central nervous system of an international payroll operation, where your value lies in keeping multiple moving parts aligned, making sure nothing slips through the cracks, and knowing exactly when to act, when to escalate and when to loop in a legal specialist. The successful candidate will collate and quality-check payroll data, manage client communication over email and Teams, liaise with in-country partners across European markets, and coordinate HR and employment law matters including terminations that carry strict country-specific requirements. Local legislative expertise lives with the in-country specialists, so the focus here is on execution, coordination, judgement and client outcomes.
Minimum Requirements
A relevant qualification in accounting, finance, tax or payroll is required
CIMA, SAIPA, AGA or CA qualification is advantageous but not essential
At least 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, payroll or a closely related field, broadly equivalent to a newly qualified SAIPA clerk
Prior hands-on experience with payroll processing, including preparing payroll journal entries
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with detailed data and documentation
Exposure to payroll systems and payment tools or platforms is advantageous
Experience working with international clients or cross-border processes is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication in English
Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment
Ambitious, with a genuine interest in building a long-term career in international payroll
Key Responsibilities
Process payroll payments for international clients accurately and on time using relevant payment tools and payment files
Understand payroll calculation structures including employee tax, employer tax and statutory requirements across different countries
Check payroll data and payment files for completeness before processing
Prepare journal entries to account for payroll transactions accurately
Communicate with clients over email and Teams to gather required information and follow up on missing details
Answer client questions on international payroll matters, escalating complex legislative questions to in-country specialists as needed
Liaise with local in-country partners across European and other international markets to gather and confirm payroll-related information
Filter and route information appropriately between clients, partners and the legal team
Help interpret and explain country-specific HR and employment law requirements to clients in plain, practical terms
Apply sound judgement to identify when matters, particularly around terminations, need to be escalated to legal or a specialist
Keep clear, organised records of client communications and payroll processing steps
Support project management of international payroll portfolios across multiple countries and partners
Communicate proactively when deadlines or processing agreements are at risk
Build relationships with wider payroll, tax and legal teams across the organisation
Keywords
International payroll, payroll associate, payroll coordinator, cross-border payroll, global payroll, remote payroll, payroll journal entries, client communication, HR coordination, employment law, in-country partners, payroll compliance, SAIPA, accounting, finance, project management, European payroll, South Africa remote
Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point. This will be requested later.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment with the client.
Offer clarity: The Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.
Location: Remote (South Africa)
Salary: Negotiable, based on experience
Employment Type: Permanent via Employer of Record (initial 12-month contract)
A growing international organisation operating across legal, finance and global payroll services is expanding its international payroll team. The business works with a diverse client base spanning multiple countries, delivering payroll processing, compliance and advisory services. Alongside those offerings, the team handles HR and employment law coordination, working closely with in-country specialists and partners across Europe and beyond to ensure that every payroll outcome is accurate, compliant and on time. This is a fully remote role based in South Africa, with genuine cross-border exposure from day one.
This is not a high-volume processing role. Think of it more as the central nervous system of an international payroll operation, where your value lies in keeping multiple moving parts aligned, making sure nothing slips through the cracks, and knowing exactly when to act, when to escalate and when to loop in a legal specialist. The successful candidate will collate and quality-check payroll data, manage client communication over email and Teams, liaise with in-country partners across European markets, and coordinate HR and employment law matters including terminations that carry strict country-specific requirements. Local legislative expertise lives with the in-country specialists, so the focus here is on execution, coordination, judgement and client outcomes.
Minimum Requirements
A relevant qualification in accounting, finance, tax or payroll is required
CIMA, SAIPA, AGA or CA qualification is advantageous but not essential
At least 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, payroll or a closely related field, broadly equivalent to a newly qualified SAIPA clerk
Prior hands-on experience with payroll processing, including preparing payroll journal entries
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with detailed data and documentation
Exposure to payroll systems and payment tools or platforms is advantageous
Experience working with international clients or cross-border processes is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication in English
Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment
Ambitious, with a genuine interest in building a long-term career in international payroll
Key Responsibilities
Process payroll payments for international clients accurately and on time using relevant payment tools and payment files
Understand payroll calculation structures including employee tax, employer tax and statutory requirements across different countries
Check payroll data and payment files for completeness before processing
Prepare journal entries to account for payroll transactions accurately
Communicate with clients over email and Teams to gather required information and follow up on missing details
Answer client questions on international payroll matters, escalating complex legislative questions to in-country specialists as needed
Liaise with local in-country partners across European and other international markets to gather and confirm payroll-related information
Filter and route information appropriately between clients, partners and the legal team
Help interpret and explain country-specific HR and employment law requirements to clients in plain, practical terms
Apply sound judgement to identify when matters, particularly around terminations, need to be escalated to legal or a specialist
Keep clear, organised records of client communications and payroll processing steps
Support project management of international payroll portfolios across multiple countries and partners
Communicate proactively when deadlines or processing agreements are at risk
Build relationships with wider payroll, tax and legal teams across the organisation
Keywords
International payroll, payroll associate, payroll coordinator, cross-border payroll, global payroll, remote payroll, payroll journal entries, client communication, HR coordination, employment law, in-country partners, payroll compliance, SAIPA, accounting, finance, project management, European payroll, South Africa remote
Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point. This will be requested later.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment with the client.
Offer clarity: The Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.