Payroll Accountant (Global)

Ajax Systems is an international tech company and the largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe, with over 4.5 million end users and 330K PRO users in more than 180 countries worldwide. The company offers end-to-end solutions for protecting homes and businesses of any scale.

You will manage and coordinate monthly payroll processes across multiple countries, including Europe, the UK, and North America. Your responsibilities will include preparing and submitting payroll data to local payroll providers, reviewing payroll calculations and payslips, coordinating salary payments, and maintaining payroll accounting records.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate monthly payroll processes across multiple countries
• Prepare and submit payroll data to local payroll providers
• Review payroll calculations and payslips
• Coordinate salary payments and ensure timely settlement of payroll taxes and statutory contributions
• Maintain and reconcile payroll accounting records
• Review and process employee expenses and reimbursements
• Ensure accurate payroll and accounting treatment of employee benefits, bonuses, and allowances
• Collaborate with HR, Accounting, Treasury, and external payroll providers
• Monitor changes in local payroll legislation, tax regulations, and social security requirements
• Manage communication with external payroll providers and resolve payroll-related queries and discrepancies
• Participate in payroll process improvements, automation, and standardization across international entities

Requirements:

• Experience in international payroll administration, payroll accounting, or a similar finance-related role
• Practical understanding of payroll processes, gross-to-net calculations, taxation, and statutory contributions
• Experience working with external payroll providers across multiple jurisdictions
• Good knowledge of payroll accounting, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Understanding of employee benefits, expense reimbursements, and their payroll and tax implications
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with payroll or accounting systems
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• English proficiency sufficient for communication with international colleagues and external providers

We offer:

• An opportunity to work in an international technology company with a growing global presence
• Exposure to payroll operations across multiple countries and jurisdictions
• Close collaboration with international HR, Finance, and Accounting teams
• Opportunities to improve, automate, and standardize international payroll processes
• A professional environment with opportunities for growth and development