Cellulant Corporation Graduate Trainee Programme 2026

About

Cellulant Corporation is a pan-African financial technology and digital payments company providing payment infrastructure and solutions to businesses, global brands, and financial institutions across multiple African and international markets.

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Cellulant has a major operational presence in Lagos, Nigeria. Its payment ecosystem includes Tingg, a platform designed to simplify digital payment acceptance and processing.

The company operates in a technology-driven environment where employees have opportunities to develop expertise in financial technology, digital payments, data, and business operations.

Job Description

Cellulant Corporation is inviting applications from qualified graduates and early-career professionals for its 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme.

The available trainee position is Payroll Analyst Trainee. The successful candidate will support payroll operations, employee benefits administration, payroll reporting, and people analytics while working with the People & Culture and Finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing – 40%

• Assist with preparing and processing payroll for assigned Cellulant entities.
• Gather, verify, and consolidate payroll information, including employee changes, allowances, deductions, and adjustments.
• Support payroll reconciliation and data verification before processing.
• Assist with statutory deductions, filings, and remittances as applicable.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documents.
• Help identify and resolve payroll discrepancies under appropriate supervision.
• Support payroll system updates, testing, and process-improvement activities.

Payroll Administration – 35%

• Respond to routine employee payroll enquiries and escalate complex issues when necessary.
• Maintain accurate and current payroll documentation.
• Prepare payroll reports and reconciliation statements for review.
• Assist with providing payroll and headcount information for budgeting and forecasting.
• Support monitoring of People & Culture budget utilisation.
• Assist with payroll audits and preparation of required documentation.
• Work with People & Culture and Finance teams to resolve payroll-related discrepancies.

Benefits Administration – 15%

• Assist with administering employee benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Support employee enrolment, benefit changes, and exits.
• Respond to routine questions concerning benefits and eligibility.
• Liaise with benefits providers on administrative matters.
• Maintain accurate benefits information in HRIS and other systems.
• Support benefits reconciliation and verification of provider invoices.
• Handle employee and benefits information in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

Payroll & People Analytics – 10%

• Assist in preparing regular and ad-hoc payroll and workforce reports.
• Analyse payroll costs, headcount, employee movements, and other workforce metrics.
• Maintain and update payroll and people dashboards.
• Conduct routine data checks and reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of workforce information for internal stakeholders.
• Develop practical skills in turning payroll and people data into useful business insights.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, Statistics, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Recent graduate or early-career status with an interest in payroll, HR operations, or people analytics.
• Basic knowledge of payroll, accounting, HR administration, or statutory compliance is an advantage.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas and basic data analysis.
• Knowledge of Pivot Tables and lookup functions is an advantage.
• Previous exposure to HRIS, payroll, or accounting systems through employment, internship, or academic work is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information responsibly.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to meet established deadlines.
• Willingness to learn quickly and respond positively to feedback.

Key Competencies

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn payroll processes, systems, and statutory requirements quickly.
• Accuracy & Attention to Detail: Careful handling and verification of numerical and employee information.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify basic trends, discrepancies, and patterns in data.
• Operational Discipline: Ability to follow established procedures and maintain proper documentation.
• Problem Solving: Ability to investigate routine issues and escalate matters appropriately.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with People & Culture, Finance, employees, and external service providers.
• Confidentiality & Integrity: Demonstrates discretion when handling sensitive payroll, employee, and benefits information.

How to Apply

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