International Payroll Coordinator | Associate

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Kontak Recruitment is hiring an International Payroll Coordinator | Associate for a fully remote role based in South Africa. The position involves coordinating international payroll processing, liaising with in-country partners across European markets, and managing client communication. This is a permanent role via Employer of Record with an initial 12-month contract.

• Fully remote role based in South Africa with international exposure
• Permanent via Employer of Record with initial 12-month contract
• At least 3 years of relevant payroll or accounting experience required
• CIMA, SAIPA, AGA or CA qualification is advantageous
• Apply before Sep 09 2026

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Home / Job Search / South Africa Back to Search Results International Payroll Coordinator | Associate (JB6232) Gauteng Remote Salary: Market Related Job Type: Permanent Sectors: Accounting Human Resources Finance Reference: International Payroll Coordinator | Associate (JB6 Apply before Sep 09 2026 | 12 Days left Apply External Application Vacancy Details Employer: Kontak Recruitment International Payroll Coordinator | Associate (JB6232) Location: Remote (South Africa) Salary: Negotiable, based on experience: Employment Type: Permanent via Employer of Record (initial 12-month contract) A growing international organisation operating across legal, finance and global payroll services is expanding its international payroll team. The business works with a diverse client base spanning multiple countries, delivering payroll processing, compliance and advisory services. Alongside those offerings, the team handles HR and employment law coordination, working closely with in-country specialists and partners across Europe and beyond to ensure that every payroll outcome is accurate, compliant and on time. This is a fully remote role based in South Africa, with genuine cross-border exposure from day one. This is not a high-volume processing role. Think of it more as the central nervous system of an international payroll operation, where your value lies in keeping multiple moving parts aligned, making sure nothing slips through the cracks, and knowing exactly when to act, when to escalate and when to loop in a legal specialist. The successful candidate will collate and quality-check payroll data, manage client communication over email and Teams, liaise with in-country partners across European markets, and coordinate HR and employment law matters including terminations that carry strict country-specific requirements. Local legislative expertise lives with the in-country specialists, so the focus here is on execution, coordination, judgement and client outcomes. Minimum Requirements: A relevant qualification in accounting, finance, tax or payroll is required CIMA, SAIPA, AGA or CA qualification is advantageous but not essential At least 3 years of relevant experience: in accounting, payroll or a closely related field, broadly equivalent to a newly qualified SAIPA clerk Prior hands-on experience: with payroll processing, including preparing payroll journal entries Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with detailed data and documentation Exposure to payroll systems and payment tools or platforms is advantageous Experience: working with international clients or cross-border processes is a plus Excellent written and verbal communication in English Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment Ambitious, with a genuine interest in building a long-term career in international payroll Key Responsibilities: Process payroll payments for international clients accurately and on time using relevant payment tools and payment files Understand payroll calculation structures including employee tax, employer tax and statutory requirements: across different countries Check payroll data and payment files for completeness before processing Prepare journal entries to account for payroll transactions accurately Communicate with clients over email and Teams to gather required information and follow up on missing details Answer client questions on international payroll matters, escalating complex legislative questions to in-country specialists as needed Liaise with local in-country partners across European and other international markets to gather and confirm payroll-related information Filter and route information appropriately between clients, partners and the legal team Help interpret and explain country-specific HR and employment law requirements: to clients in plain, practical terms Apply sound judgement to identify when matters, particularly around terminations, need to be escalated to legal or a specialist Keep clear, organised records of client communications and payroll processing steps Support project management of international payroll portfolios across multiple countries and partners Communicate proactively when deadlines or processing agreements are at risk Build relationships with wider payroll, tax and legal teams across the organisation Keywords International payroll, payroll associate, payroll coordinator, cross-border payroll, global payroll, remote payroll, payroll journal entries, client communication, HR coordination, employment law, in-country partners, payroll compliance, SAIPA, accounting, finance, project management, European payroll, South Africa remote Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point. This will be requested later. Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements. Job specifics: Requirements: mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs. Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume. Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info. Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment with the client. Offer clarity: The Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions. No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY. Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment. Apply 413 people have viewed this job. Previous Next About Kontak Recruitment Kontak Recruitment is a Pastel Certified Recruiter which specializes in the recruitment of personnel on all career levels including the placement of temporary, contract as well as permanent staffing. We enjoy the personalized approach with regards to out candidates focusing on their needs and requirements: as well as a personalized approach with our clients in delivering an excellent service. Kontak Recruitment conducts business in an ethical and honest manner. We aim at building long term relationships that are to the mutual benefit of all parties. We offer a responsible and personalized service to clients and candidates. We encourage an employment environment that provides equal opportunities for all employees. All positions and applications remain confidential protecting the rights and interests of both the client and the candidates. Our core focus is delivering a staffing solution in the niche fields of Pastel Consultants,finance as well as office support. As part of this service offering we include extensive reference and qualification checks as well as a criminal and credit check. Our focus is quality and we will present the most efficient and integrated ways of satisfying the skills need within the company. Permanent staff placements – We strive to find the right fit and providing support to client and candidate during the first three months of the employment. Temporary and Contract placements – We offer immediate access to staff on all levels on a flexible basis. Kontak Recruitment administers the payroll and all statutory returns. 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