Tech Stack

Description

As a Payroll Associate at ALU, you will support end-to-end payroll and related finance operations across multiple locations. You will ensure accurate payroll processing, statutory compliance, and proper financial record-keeping, while collaborating with the People Culture team and responding to employee queries.

Requirements

• Strong interest in payroll and finance operations
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, statutory deductions, and compliance
• Experience with finance systems (e.g., ERP/payroll software such as NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, or similar)
• Understanding of tax, social security, and labour regulations (Mauritius/ Rwanda)
• Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical and analytical skills
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work accurately under pressure
• Team player with the ability to work independently and proactively
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Learner mindset with a willingness to grow technical finance skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related qualifications
• Minimum 1–3 years’ experience in payroll and/or finance operations
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and confidentiality
• Proficiency in MS Excel and financial systems

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end monthly payroll processing across ALU entities
• Ensure accurate input, validation, and maintenance of payroll data (new hires, exits, changes, allowances, deductions)
• Do monthly payroll runs and send for Reviews
• Coordinate with People Culture team on employee lifecycle changes impacting payroll
• Ensure compliance with statutory deductions, taxes, and national regulations
• Prepare monthly payroll workings for the GL accounting
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Respond to payroll-related employee queries in a timely and professional manner
• Assist in monthly and yearly Tax filing
• Support audits and internal controls related to payroll and staff costs
• Assist with continuous improvement of payroll and finance processes
• Support ad hoc finance projects, data analysis, and reporting as required