Payroll & Benefits Manager

About this role

Oversee payroll operations and employee benefits for Wave in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing, and administer the health insurance scheme as the company grows.

About the company

Wave provides financial software solutions tailored for small businesses, focusing on simplifying accounting, invoicing, and payment processing. Their user-friendly platform helps entrepreneurs manage their finances efficiently, promoting business growth.

What you'll do

• Manage monthly payroll processing, approvals, statutory deductions, and declarations.
• Ensure payroll complies with DRC labor, tax, and social security regulations.
• Reconcile payroll data and coordinate journal entries and reporting with Finance.
• Manage payroll audits, controls, records, and relationships with the payroll provider.
• Administer employee health benefits, including enrolments, exits, and renewals.
• Monitor benefits scheme performance and respond to employee questions.

What we're looking for

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant payroll management or administration experience, ideally in an international company.
• Strong knowledge of DRC payroll regulations, labor law, taxation, and social security.
• Experience administering employee benefits and managing payroll reconciliations and reporting.
• Strong spreadsheet and payroll or accounting system skills.
• Fluent French and a good command of English.
• Strong analytical, organizational, confidentiality, and internal-control skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance for employees and dependents.
• 26 weeks of parental leave for mothers and 4 weeks for fathers.
• Subsidized childcare upon returning to work.
• Subsidized gym memberships and fitness classes.
• Airtime reimbursement, free food, and office space.