One Acre Fund Payroll Manager Job in Bungoma, Kenya

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture
 Job Location: Rural Kenya, Bungoma
 Contract: 1 year contract renewable

Organization Description: One Acre Fund is a non-profit operating in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to grow their way out of poverty.  One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent increase in farm income. 

We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program has demonstrated impact – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.  We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve 135,000 farm families with more than 1,000 full-time field staff.

Job Description: We are seeking individuals to take up position in the organization as Payroll Manager. 
The Payroll Manager will be a member of the Human Resources team and will be responsible for processing all employee new hires, separations, and changes into One Acre Fund’s payroll systems, and handling and processing of all benefit related transactions of the same.
One Acre Fund is looking for experienced, talented and candidates who are committed to making a difference in farmers’ lives.
 Contract Details: One year contract renewable pegged on performance

Primary Duties of a Payroll Manager

Reporting to the HR Manager, the Payroll Manager will:

Manage the OAF Payroll systemsTrain and Manage the Payroll Staff:  You will train and manage the performance of payroll team. You will host monthly trainings, provide individualized feedback, and improve OAF Payroll Team’s capacities and capabilities.Develop and manage trainings and information sharing on payroll/benefits for staffAct as the primary contact with the payroll system vendor to resolve any software issuesAct as the primary contact with banking institutionsAct as the primary contact and communicate frequently with statutory institutionsApprove all changes for payroll and ensure that changes are accurately entered in the systemApprove all employee loan applications and ensure that approved loans are accurately entered in the systemPerform quality-checks on the data entered in the payroll systemGenerate and manage all reporting from payroll department to districts, departments, and any other parties within OAF requiring payroll dataPrepare and manage the monthly payroll calendar and ensure that staff receive payroll on or before agreed upon datesPrepare and remit staff statutory payments on time every month Develop and manage the system for receiving and tracking employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefitsPrepare payroll related journals entries for posting by finance teamReconcile payroll reports to general ledger monthlyBe responsible for relevant legislation compliance.Career Growth and Development

One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills.

We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.

Qualifications

Requirements    

A minimum of a Degree, preferably Human Resources / Business Management and/ or related relevant academic qualifications.Must have at least two years of experience in Payroll Administration, preferably with local or international NGOs.Accounting knowledge will be an added advantage.Proven organizational, analytical, negotiating, communication (oral and written) and record keeping skillsAbility to work with minimum supervision to meet strict deadlinesKnowledge and skills on data management and reportingMust be computer proficientGood customer service skillsHonest, reliable and able to keep information discreteAble to work under pressureAccurate with an eye for detailsThe candidate must be willing to reside in Bungoma, Western region of Kenya
 Preferred Start Date:  As soon as possible.
End Date for applications submission is 21st June 2014.
Compensation: Competitive Salary with Performance Based Incentives
Benefits: House Allowance, Loans including discounted farm input, airtime and transportation allowances
Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

One Acre Fund Kenya is an equal opportunity employer; both women and men are invited to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To Apply

Email cover letter and resume to Kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Payroll Manager + Place you heard the position)