We're making Africa the first cashless continent.
In 2017, over half the population in Sub-Saharan Africa had no bank account. That's for good reason—the fees are too high, the closest branch can be miles away, and nobody takes cards. Without access to financial institutions, people are forced to keep their savings under the mattress. Small business owners rely on lenders who charge extortionate rates. Parents spend hours waiting in line to pay school fees in cash.
We're solving this by building financial services that just work: no account fees, instantly available, and accepted everywhere. In places where electricity, water and roads don't always work, you can still send money with Wave. In 2017, we launched a mobile app in Senegal for cash deposit, withdrawal, and peer-to-peer and business payments. Now, we have millions of users across 9 countries and are growing fast.
Our goal is to make Africa the first cashless continent and that's where you come in...
We’re looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Assistant with a strong sense of ownership and service. You will support the smooth execution of employee benefits and payroll-related administrative processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and a great employee experience as we scale in Senegal.
In this role, you’ll;
Benefits Administration
- Support the management of benefits :
- Eligibility checks
- Documentation
- Renewals
- Invoice collection
- Coordination with providers
- Follow up and compliance with company policy
- Provide day-to-day support to employees on benefits-related questions and requests.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all benefits.
Payroll Administration Support
- Prepare and issue domiciliation letters accurately and in a timely manner upon employee request.
- Track and consolidate monthly allowances (transport, housing, communication, etc.) for validation.
- Ensure all benefits and allowances data are complete and properly documented before payroll processing.
- Location: You'll work from our office in Dakar.
- Work authorization in Senegal is needed.
- Fixed-term (6-month CDD contract)
- Our salaries are competitive and calculated using a transparent formula.
- We offer generous health insurance for yourself and your dependents.
- We help you live your fullest life now- we subsidize gym memberships and fitness classes.
- Airtime reimbursement.
- Free food and a beautiful office space.
- We support working parents - we offer generous parental leave policies (26 weeks for mothers and 4 weeks for fathers) and subsidized childcare when you return to work.
- 1–3 years of experience in HR administration, payroll, or benefits support.
- Basic understanding of payroll processes and HR practices.
- Familiarity with Senegalese labor environment is a plus.
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Are highly detail-oriented and organized
- Communicate clearly and effectively with employees
- Handle sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality
- Are proactive and take ownership of your tasks
- Can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- We have a rapidly growing in-country team in Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Burkina Faso, The Gambia, Uganda, Niger, Sierra Leone, and Cameroon plus remote team members spread across the world.
- We're deeply passionate about our mission of bringing radically affordable financial services to the people who need them most.
- We foster autonomy for our employees. You'll own your projects at every stage, from understanding the problem to monitoring your solution in production.
- We raised the largest Series A in Africa in 2021. Our world-class investors, include Founders Fund, Sequoia Heritage, Stripe, Ribbit Capital, Y Combinator, and Partech Africa.
- We are on Y Combinator's top companies by revenue.
Fill out the form below, and upload a resume in English and a cover letter describing your interest in Wave and the role.
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Wave is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- 1-3 years of experience in HR administration, payroll, or benefits support
- Basic understanding of payroll processes and HR practices
- Familiarity with Senegalese labor environment
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible vacation is standard, with most people taking substantial time off in addition to public holidays. Some roles cite even higher ranges, indicating a generous approach to rest and recovery.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Salaries are set using a transparent formula tied to skill and experience rather than negotiation. Clear ranges and equity/bonus components indicate market-aligned offers for many roles.
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What We Do
We're making Africa the first cashless continent. In 2017, nearly 60% of adults in sub-Saharan Africa had no bank account. That's for good reason—the fees are too high, the closest branch can be miles away, and nobody takes cards. Without access to financial institutions, people are forced to keep their savings under the mattress. Small business owners rely on lenders who charge extortionate rates. Parents spend hours waiting in line to pay school fees in cash. We're solving this by building financial services that just work: no account fees, instantly available, and accepted everywhere. In places where electricity, water and roads don't always work, you can still send money with Wave. In November 2017, we launched a mobile app in Senegal for cash deposit, withdrawal, and peer-to-peer and business payments. In 2019, we expanded to Cote D'Ivoire. Now, we have millions of users and are growing fast. Our goal is to drive financial inclusion and make Africa the first cashless continent
