Key Responsibilities

• Payroll processing for Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
• Payroll reconciliation before payment
• Calculate all staff deductions and withholdings
• Update the payroll files and general ledger
• Maintain the payroll files for all staff
• Resolve any payroll issues
• Compute the sales commissions and leads and review with the Sales Consultants and staff.
• Ensure payroll and tax documents are accurate
• Payment and filing of statutory deductions i.e PAYE,NSSF and NHIF
• Maintain proper records for all pension deductions and reconcile with the Pension fund Administrator.
• Prepare accounting files, records and schedules
• Reconciliation of payroll Balance Sheet accounts
• Share with staff their monthly payslips and annual P9 schedules
• Process overtime earnings and bonus pay
• Answer employee questions concerning payroll
• Manpower Number maintenance in liaison with the HR and the departmental managers
• Participate in payroll audits
• Ensure compliance with government laws on payroll accounting and taxes
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the management.

Requirements:

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2–5 years of experience in payroll processing or accounting.
• CPA (Part II or III) or equivalent qualification is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws and statutory deductions (PAYE, SHIF, NSSF, etc.).
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills to ensure accuracy in payroll calculations.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive payroll information.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills