Head of Payroll

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Payroll
• 10+ years in finance, accounting or compensation, with significant leadership experience

• Strong proficiency in GAAP/IFRS, ERP systems, payroll software, and advanced Excel modeling

   

Will be plus

• ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or MBA is often preferred

   

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the accounting and financial reporting of all employee remuneration, including salaries, bonuses, benefits, equity-based compensation, and other reward programs.
• Ensure accurate and timely accounting for compensation-related expenses, accruals, payroll taxes, and employee benefit liabilities in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for employee compensation costs.
• Ensure payroll and compensation processes comply with local legislation, internal policies, and regulatory requirements across all supported jurisdictions.
• Lead and coordinate internal and external payroll and compensation audits, ensuring timely resolution of findings.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls over payroll and compensation accounting processes.
• Prepare financial analysis, management reports, and insights on compensation costs to support strategic business decisions.
• Drive process optimization and automation initiatives to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of payroll accounting operations.
• Partner closely with Finance, HR, Tax, Legal, and external providers to ensure seamless compensation accounting processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Payroll/Compensation Accounting team, ensuring high performance, knowledge sharing, and timely delivery of all key processes.

Benefits

• An exciting and challenging role in a fast-growing group of companies, with the opportunity to work alongside a multicultural team of top professionals in Development, Architecture, Management, Operations, Marketing, Legal, Finance, and other business areas
• A collaborative and inspiring work environment with passionate experts and leaders who foster a friendly culture and a success-driven mindset
• Modern offices in Warsaw, Limassol, Kyiv, Almaty, and Yerevan, with the flexibility to work remotely or on-site while building valuable professional connections
• Modern corporate equipment based on macOS or Windows, with additional equipment provided when needed
• Paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and additional days off
• Corporate health insurance program to support your well-being
• Employee referral program with bonus opportunities
• Learning and development programs, including regular internal training, compensation for external education, and attendance at international professional conferences
• Mentoring and coaching rewards program
• Free in-house English courses
• In-house Travel Service
• A wide range of internal activities, including an employee platform with quests, gamification, gifts, and company news, as well as RedCore clubs for movie, book, and pet lovers, and themed office events

• Corporate events and team-building activities