Abt Global Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Accra
Administrative/Secretarial Jobs In Ghana 2025
Jobs In Accra 2025
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As a Payroll Lead/Office Manager you will be responsible for overseeing local payroll processing, ensuring compliance with Ghanaian tax laws, and supporting the Director of Accounting with various administrative and office management functions. To be successful you will be an experienced and detail-oriented payroll lead or office manager. You will join Abt's newly established Accounting Center of Excellence in Accra, Ghana. You the opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and global organization w
The role will not have direct reports but will play a vital part in the day-to-day operations of the Center of Excellence and report directly to the Director of Accounting.
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Core Responsibilities
- Oversee the timely and accurate processing of payroll for approximately 20 employees in the Accra office, ensuring compliance with local payroll regulations and tax laws. Handle all aspects of payroll from data collection to calculations, ensuring deductions, benefits, and bonuses are accurately reflected.
- Ensure full compliance with local Ghanaian tax regulations, including withholding taxes, pension contributions, and other deductions. Work with tax authorities to ensure timely and accurate submissions of tax filings and related documents.
- Assist the Director of Accounting with various administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, preparing reports, and coordinating events or team activities related to the Accounting Center of Excellence.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Accra office, including managing office supplies, coordinating logistics for meetings, and ensuring the office environment is organized and efficient. Act as the primary point of contact for any office-related matters.
- Work with the global Total Rewards team to support administration of employee benefits programs in accordance with local regulations, including health insurance, pension plans, and other applicable benefits. Ensure that employees are fully informed of their benefits options and manage enrollments and changes as needed.
- Maintain accurate employee records and manage any changes to personnel status.
- Provide general finance and accounting support to the Accounting Center of Excellence team, assisting with accounting tasks such as invoicing, expense reporting, and ensuring the accuracy of financial records for local operations.
- Collaborate with business systems analysts to maintain and optimize financial and payroll systems, ensuring that data is accurate and up to date. Troubleshoot any payroll system-related issues, ensuring a smooth process for all employees.
- Prepare and maintain accurate payroll and office management documentation, including pay slips, tax filings, payroll registers, and employee benefits records. Ensure that all records are up to date and available for internal and external audits.
- Serve as the primary contact for employee queries related to payroll and office-related concerns. Resolve issues promptly, ensuring that employees' concerns are addressed efficiently and professionally.
- May work with third-party payroll service providers and other external vendors to ensure seamless payroll processing, benefits administration, and other office-related services. Ensure that external relationships are managed effectively to maintain smooth operations.
- Continuously assess payroll and office management processes for improvements and efficiencies. Provide recommendations for process improvements to streamline operations and enhance the employee experience in the Accra office.
What We Value
- Bachelor’s Degree + Five years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Three years of relevant experience. Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field strongly preferred
- Certification in payroll (e.g., Ghana Payroll Certification) is required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Ghana payroll, with strong knowledge of local tax regulations and labor laws.
- Experience in public accounting or with a large international firm like KPMG, PwC, etc., is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Ghanaian payroll processes and tax regulations.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in payroll processing and financial record-keeping.
- Strong organizational and office management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.) and payroll systems.
- Strong problem-solving and time-management abilities.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and deadlines.
- A proactive and service-oriented approach to supporting employees and leadership.
- High level of professionalism and discretion.
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What We Offer
We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.
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2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
As a Payroll Lead/Office Manager you will be responsible for overseeing local payroll processing, ensuring compliance with Ghanaian tax laws, and supporting the Director of Accounting with various administrative and office management functions. To be successful you will be an experienced and detail-oriented payroll lead or office manager. You will join Abt's newly established Accounting Center of Excellence in Accra, Ghana. You the opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and global organization w
The role will not have direct reports but will play a vital part in the day-to-day operations of the Center of Excellence and report directly to the Director of Accounting.
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Core Responsibilities
- Oversee the timely and accurate processing of payroll for approximately 20 employees in the Accra office, ensuring compliance with local payroll regulations and tax laws. Handle all aspects of payroll from data collection to calculations, ensuring deductions, benefits, and bonuses are accurately reflected.
- Ensure full compliance with local Ghanaian tax regulations, including withholding taxes, pension contributions, and other deductions. Work with tax authorities to ensure timely and accurate submissions of tax filings and related documents.
- Assist the Director of Accounting with various administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, preparing reports, and coordinating events or team activities related to the Accounting Center of Excellence.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Accra office, including managing office supplies, coordinating logistics for meetings, and ensuring the office environment is organized and efficient. Act as the primary point of contact for any office-related matters.
- Work with the global Total Rewards team to support administration of employee benefits programs in accordance with local regulations, including health insurance, pension plans, and other applicable benefits. Ensure that employees are fully informed of their benefits options and manage enrollments and changes as needed.
- Maintain accurate employee records and manage any changes to personnel status.
- Provide general finance and accounting support to the Accounting Center of Excellence team, assisting with accounting tasks such as invoicing, expense reporting, and ensuring the accuracy of financial records for local operations.
- Collaborate with business systems analysts to maintain and optimize financial and payroll systems, ensuring that data is accurate and up to date. Troubleshoot any payroll system-related issues, ensuring a smooth process for all employees.
- Prepare and maintain accurate payroll and office management documentation, including pay slips, tax filings, payroll registers, and employee benefits records. Ensure that all records are up to date and available for internal and external audits.
- Serve as the primary contact for employee queries related to payroll and office-related concerns. Resolve issues promptly, ensuring that employees' concerns are addressed efficiently and professionally.
- May work with third-party payroll service providers and other external vendors to ensure seamless payroll processing, benefits administration, and other office-related services. Ensure that external relationships are managed effectively to maintain smooth operations.
- Continuously assess payroll and office management processes for improvements and efficiencies. Provide recommendations for process improvements to streamline operations and enhance the employee experience in the Accra office.
What We Value
- Bachelor’s Degree + Five years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Three years of relevant experience. Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field strongly preferred
- Certification in payroll (e.g., Ghana Payroll Certification) is required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Ghana payroll, with strong knowledge of local tax regulations and labor laws.
- Experience in public accounting or with a large international firm like KPMG, PwC, etc., is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Ghanaian payroll processes and tax regulations.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in payroll processing and financial record-keeping.
- Strong organizational and office management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.) and payroll systems.
- Strong problem-solving and time-management abilities.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and deadlines.
- A proactive and service-oriented approach to supporting employees and leadership.
- High level of professionalism and discretion.
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What We Offer
We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.
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