Payroll Officer (Cyprus Legislation)
Job Overview
We are looking for a Payroll Officer who can take full ownership of monthly payroll processing within a multinational group environment.
This role requires someone who understands Cyprus payroll legislation in depth and can operate with accuracy, structure and discretion. You will act as a key control point between HR, Finance, external payroll providers and banking institutions, ensuring that payroll is processed correctly, legally compliant, and delivered on time.
This position suits a detail-oriented professional who is comfortable handling complexity, high headcount volumes and confidential data in a fast-paced international organization.
Responsibilities
Process monthly payroll accurately and on schedule for group employees
Collect, review, and validate payroll input from internal departments
Coordinate with external payroll providers and review calculations prior to approval
Prepare and execute salary payments across relevant jurisdictions
Upload and manage payroll batch files in banking systems
Ensure full compliance with Cyprus payroll legislation, tax regulations, and statutory requirements
Prepare payroll reconciliations and group-level payroll analyses
Post payroll-related journal entries into accounting systems
Maintain accurate payroll documentation and employee records
Generate payroll reports and management analyses as required
Respond to employee payroll queries in a professional and confidential manner
Work closely with HR to ensure data accuracy and policy compliance
Support additional payroll and finance-related tasks as required
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Strong and practical knowledge of Cyprus payroll legislation (mandatory)
Experience handling payroll for multinational groups (150+ employees)
Solid understanding of payroll accounting, reconciliations, and statutory compliance
Experience coordinating with external payroll providers
Excellent command of English (written and spoken)
Greek language is an advantage
Knowledge of Estonia or other jurisdictions is a plus
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Structured, organized, and able to work under deadlines
Benefits
Fixed-term contract with strong potential for permanent employment
13th salary
Performance-based discretionary bonus
Comprehensive medical insurance (outpatient, inpatient, dental)
Provident Fund participation
Structured training and professional development programs
Health & wellbeing initiatives
Recognition benefits (birthday and loyalty milestones)
Opportunity to grow within a fast-scaling international organization
DE&I
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