Payroll Processing
- Prepare and process monthly payroll for all employees, including basic salary, variable payments, allowances, overtime, incentives, bonuses, and deductions.
- Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time in accordance with company policies and employment contracts.
- Review attendance, leaves, absences, in coordination with the business teams
- Ensure correct bank details are available for each employee with correct documents
- Ensure all inputs to the payroll team are checked before payroll processing
- Ensure 100% input to output checking before payroll
Social Insurance Compliance
- Register new employees and deregister resigned employees with the Social Insurance Authority .
- Calculate employee and employer social insurance contributions in compliance with Egyptian Social Insurance Law.
- Prepare, review, and submit monthly social insurance forms and payments within legal deadlines.
- Handle social insurance inspections and respond to inquiries or audits from the authorities.
- Maintain accurate records of insurable salaries, contribution history, and employee classifications.
Income Tax Compliance
- Calculate monthly salary tax (payroll income tax) according to Egyptian tax regulations.
- Apply applicable tax exemptions, deductions, and annual reconciliation as per the law.
- Prepare and submit monthly tax payments and required payroll tax forms.
- Support annual tax settlement and year-end payroll tax reconciliation.
- Coordinate with external tax consultants or auditors when required.
Labor Law & HR Compliance
- Ensure payroll practices align with Egyptian Labor Law , employment contracts, and internal HR policies.
- Process end-of-service settlements, final payments, and deductions for resignations or terminations.
- Calculate unused leave balances, indemnities, and final settlements accurately.
- Support compliance with wage structure, minimum wage requirements, and working hours regulations.
Reporting & Reconciliation
- Prepare monthly payroll reports, cost analysis, and headcount reports for management.
- Reconcile payroll accounts, social insurance, and tax balances with finance records.
- Maintain payroll documentation for internal audits, external audits, and government inspections.
Systems & Data Management
- Maintain and update payroll systems with employee data changes (salary adjustments, promotions, transfers).
- Ensure data accuracy, system controls, and payroll documentation are properly maintained.
- Handle payroll-related queries from employees professionally and confidentially.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of Egyptian payroll regulations, social insurance, and income tax laws.
Experience
- 3–6 years of hands-on payroll experience within Egypt.
- Proven experience dealing with Social Insurance Authority and Egyptian Tax Authority .
Skills & Competencies
- In-depth knowledge of Egyptian labor, tax, and social insurance regulations.
- High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy.
- Excellent Excel skills and experience with payroll systems.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity.
- Effective communication skills to liaise with HR, Finance, and government entities.