Payroll Accountant Job 2015 | Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

Job Title: Payroll Accountant

Direct Supervisor: Global People Operations Director

Department: People Operations

Place of Work: Nairobi – Headquarters

Group: People Operations

Level: 7 – Officer
Overview of Position: The Payroll Accountant holds a critical role in providing high quality and timely payroll services to the Company.

The role entails working closely with the Human Resources Department, Finance, and managers to ensure that clear payroll data, control and process cycles work to guarantee accuracy, confidentiality, timeliness and audit trails of payroll functions and reports.

Responsibilities

Understand the business and specific operations that generate payroll data, tracking and reporting  payroll inputs and outputs into the NAVISION SYSTEM for various types of staff

Drive payroll calendar and ensure that payroll inputs reach on time as per agreed format

Detailed review of payroll inputs for Academies catering to nearly 5000+ EMPLOYEES

Timely processing of accurate and complete payroll

Lead posting of payroll entries and ensuring that appropriate monthly reconciliations in a timely manner Prepare detailed variance analysis for each payroll cycle for all types of payouts

Preparation of statutory returns and ensuring compliance to all monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, payments and submission deadlines

Lead the preparation of payroll audit files for compliance, internal and external audits

Attend to staff queries and reporting needs of payroll services within standard confidentiality limits

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

Degree in bachelor of commerce accounting option

Intermediate levels of ACCA/ CIMA or CPA K  with excellent academic record and A MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS work experience in a sizable payroll environment (1000  STAFF PAYROLL)

High integrity with natural ability to maintain confidentiality and presence of mind when handling payroll and staff matters

Excellent awareness of statutory compliance issues in Kenya and general awareness of labour law and practices

Preferred Experience and Skills

Excellent hands on MS office suite skills and proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics (NAVISION)

Confident and flexible team player with ability to work closely with non-finance team members within a multicultural environment

Proactive and self-motivated with excellent communication skills; highly organized and responsive

Ability to plan and manage own workload in order to harmonize work flows and meet tight deadlines

How to Apply

If you believe your career objectives match this exciting position, please forward your application and detailed C.V stating your current position, remuneration, contact details by 25th September 2015 to the

Sheer Logic Management Consultants

E- Mail: sheerlogictalentsourcing1@gmail.com




Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted




NB: Please clearly indicate on the subject line as ‘PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT’

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If you believe your career objectives match this exciting position, please forward your application and detailed C.V stating your current position, remuneration, contact details by 25th September 2015 to the

Sheer Logic Management Consultants

E- Mail: sheerlogictalentsourcing1@gmail.com




Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted




NB: Please clearly indicate on the subject line as ‘PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT’

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