Payroll Officer - Gabon

About the role

A main market LSE-listed company providing drilling and mining services is looking for a dedicated and experienced Payroll Officer to join its operations in Gabon. The role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing for local and expatriate employees, in line with Gabonese labour law, taxation, social security and company policy, and supports the HR and Finance functions.

Key responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll, calculate salaries, overtime, bonuses, allowances and benefits, and handle adjustments for new hires, resignations and promotions
• Maintain payroll records, prepare payslips and answer employee enquiries
• Calculate and reconcile IRPP, TCS/TCTS, CNSS, CNAMGS, FNH and CFP contributions, and submit statutory declarations on time
• Ensure compliance with the Gabonese Labour Code, working hours, overtime, holidays and minimum wage
• Calculate annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave and termination payments, and support HR on settlements
• Reconcile payroll with accounting records, prepare payroll journals and reports, and monitor expenditure by department, project and location
• Work with HR, Operations and Finance on employee records, attendance inputs and statutory remittances, and help improve payroll procedures and ERP systems

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or a related field
• 3-5 years of payroll experience in Gabon
• Strong knowledge of Gabonese payroll taxation (IRPP, TCS/TCTS, CNSS, CNAMGS) and labour legislation
• Experience with local and expatriate payroll; mining, drilling, construction or industrial background is an advantage
• Willingness to work at remote mining sites and on rotational rosters

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel and payroll software; Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an advantage
• Numerical, analytical and reconciliation skills, with high accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and meet strict monthly deadlines