Associate Analyst: Payroll & People Analytics-(12 Months)

About Cellulant:

Cellulant is Africa’s leading payments company, providing seamless, secure and innovative solutions that empower businesses, banks, and global brands to thrive in a fast-changing global economy. 

With a presence in over 24 countries and 200+ payment methods, including cards, bank transfers, and mobile money, our single API payment platform, Tingg, simplifies collections, disbursements, and reconciliations. It processes over 4.5 million transactions daily for market leaders across sectors such as Airlines, Telecoms, E-commerce, Ride-Hailing, Retail, and Remittances. By simplifying how people pay and get paid, we drive trust, commerce and scale – and connect companies to their ambitions.  

Our Story:

Across Africa, payments are more than transactions. They are gateways to prosperity, connecting people, businesses and communities to opportunities and growth.

From enabling a logistics company in Lusaka to pay suppliers across borders, to enabling a hospitality brand in Lagos to scale effortlessly, to supporting an airline in Nairobi to reconcile payments from multiple platforms, Cellulant is the bridge that makes it all possible. 

Through trusted technology and customer-centric innovation, we build connections that inspire progress, strengthen economies and transform payments into a tool for progress.

Since our founding in 2003, we've continuously adapted and grown, leveraging our experiences to simplify payments for businesses. We are driven by an unshakable belief that seamless people-centred payments are the key to unlocking prosperity. 

Today, Cellulant powers online and offline payment processing, allowing businesses to collect payments, send payouts, and accelerate business growth.

Our Mission: 

To deliver seamless, secure and innovative payment solutions for businesses. 

Our Vision: 

To create a connected world where businesses move money as easily as they share ideas.

Role Overview: 

As the Associate Analyst for Payroll & People Analytics, you will take charge of the payroll function while harnessing the power of data analytics to provide valuable insights. Reporting to the Senior Manager - HR Shared Services and Compensation & Benefits, you will play a critical role in optimising payroll processes and contributing data-driven perspectives for informed decision-making.

What You'll do:

Payroll Processing (40%)

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Cellulant Group entities with high accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations, tax filings (e.g., KRA, NSSF, SHA), and remittance schedules across all operational regions.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and support technology integration.

Payroll Administration (35%)

• Proactively resolve payroll discrepancies and manage payroll inquiries to ensure employee satisfaction.

• Maintain accurate records and streamline payroll workflows to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the People & Culture team and the finance department for payroll budgeting and forecasting.

• Monitor and analyze team budget utilization to ensure expenditure remains within approved limits.

• Conduct periodic audits to verify payroll data accuracy, statutory adherence, and internal policy compliance.

• Generate regular and ad-hoc payroll reports and communicate findings effectively to Finance and HR stakeholders.

Benefits Administration (15%)

• Administer company benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave management.

• Act as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits enrollment, changes, and eligibility inquiries.

• Collaborate with insurance providers and vendors to ensure timely enrollment and accurate plan administration.

• Ensure all benefit-related data is updated in HRIS systems and aligns with data protection regulations.

Data-Driven Payroll & People Analytics (10%)

• Leverage data analytics to optimize payroll operations, identify cost-to-company trends, and track workforce metrics.

• Develop and maintain robust dashboards to provide leadership with actionable insights into payroll and people data.

• Collaborate with HR stakeholders to support data-driven talent acquisition and retention strategies, utilizing reports from HRIS and payroll systems.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in end-to-end payroll processing, including statutory deductions, tax compliance, and benefit administration.

• Demonstrated expertise in statutory filing (e.g., KRA, NSSF, NHIF, and other regional statutory bodies) and payroll reconciliations.

• Proven proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., Sage, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, or similar Payroll software).

• Strong data handling skills, specifically advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Formulas) and experience