Senior Payroll Specialist - GEMS International School Cairo

• Process monthly payroll accurately and within established deadlines.
• Review and validate payroll inputs, including salaries, allowances, overtime, deductions, bonuses, commissions, and benefits.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure confidentiality of payroll information.
• Prepare payroll reports and payroll-related financial reports for management and Finance.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with applicable labor and tax regulations.
• Review and improve payroll processes to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain payroll documentation and support month-end and year-end closing activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Typically 3–5 years of payroll experience, with strong experience in a senior or specialist-level position.
• Good understanding of labor laws, tax regulations, and social insurance requirements applicable to the country of employment.
• Preferably experienced in payroll systems such as Mena-Itech.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data reconciliation.