One Acre Fund Payroll and Taxes Specialist Jobs in Malawi
About the Role
The purpose of the Payroll & Taxes Specialist role at One Acre Fund is to ensure efficient coordination of payroll processing and tax compliance. You will focus on maintaining data accuracy, adhering to regulatory requirements, and enhancing payroll processes to achieve operational excellence. You’ll maintain payroll software, coordinate payroll processing in 10 countries and build the capacity of a team of 10+ payroll administrators across Africa. You will report to the HR Operations Manager on the Global HR team.
Responsibilities
Country payroll coordination
Knowledge management – design end-to-end payroll process and guide for program country JL1-8 payroll, transfer knowledge through training, maintain a repository of the SOPs
Troubleshoot systems and tools used to process payroll and enhance them to make sure they’re relevant to current business practices
Meet with country payroll leads weekly to monitor compliance with the payroll calendar and process, and provide them with technical support on payroll software and tools
Taxes and Statutory Compliance
Complete monthly tax processing submission for 2 countries and oversee tax submission in 3-4 other countries
Further systematize and automate tax submissions wherever this is difficult
Support with resolution of historical compliance challenges and internal and external audits
Test tax and pay system configuration for 5/10 countries monthly
Understand generally how taxes are submitted in all countries and provide temporary cover for tax submission (when needed) for remaining program countries
Technical ownership and maintenance of pay and taxes systems
Payroll software (Sage 300 People) and service providers
Helpdesk support – Zendesk and Jira
Revenue authorities and statutory fund management institutions
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest
in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
Advanced System Fluency: Proficient in excel (can perform complex functions) on Google Sheets or MS Excel payroll software, and HR databases, with an advantage if experienced in Sage 300 People, Sage VIP Premier, and SuccessFactors.
Tax submission platforms relevant to the One Acre Fund program countries
Understanding of tax and labor laws, and a pulse on developments in tax regulations in One Acre Fund program countries
Understanding of data privacy principles
2+ years experience as a Finance, payroll or HR information system administrator
2+ years experience with payroll software such as Sage VIP and Sage 300 People
2+ years experience with Google Sheets or MS Excel functions and formulae, and ability to demo
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; One Acre Fund Payroll and Taxes Specialist Jobs in Malawi
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