Payroll Officer

David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a leading financial services company who is seeking to onboard a Payroll Officer for their Limassol office. Position: Payroll Officer Location: Limassol, Cyprus Work model: on-site Employment type: full-time Remuneration: Base salary. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Process monthly payroll accurately and on time for group employees Collect and validate monthly payroll changes from internal departments Coordinate with external payroll providers and review payroll calculations before final approval Prepare and distribute direct salary payments in applicable jurisdictions Upload payroll batch files to banking systems for processing Ensure full compliance with payroll legislation, tax regulations, wage laws, and benefits administration Generate payroll reports and analyses for management as required Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records and documentation Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations and group payroll analysis Post payroll-related journal entries in accounting software Respond to employee payroll-related queries professionally and confidentially Collaborate closely with HR to ensure accurate employee data and policy compliance Support additional payroll and accounting tasks as assigned by senior finance leadership. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field Strong knowledge of Cyprus payroll legislation (mandatory) Knowledge of Estonia or other regions payroll legislation will be considered as an advantage Solid understanding of payroll principles, practices, and statutory requirements Proven experience in payroll of multinational groups with more than 150 employees Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Fluency in Greek will be considered as an advantage High attention to detail with strong accuracy and analytical skills Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. BENEFITS: Unique opportunity to build your career within a fast-growing, global organization Competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience, including 13th salary and discretionary performance bonuses Comprehensive medical insurance covering outpatient, inpatient, and dental care Continuous professional growth through Employee Training & Development program Participation in Provident Fund Scheme for long-term savings and investment Birthday and loyalty benefits recognizing employee milestones Health and well-being initiatives & programmes And many others!