Payroll Officer

Job Description
Key accountabilities include:

Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and capturing data;
Ensuring timely processing of monthly, bi-weekly and weekly payroll.
Update payroll records by capturing changes in exemptions, allowances, insurance coverage, savings deductions, job title and department/division transfers, and any other changes that may occur within the month;
Prepare reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave and non-taxable wages amongst other reports;
Ensure employees are paid on time and their payslips are distributed by the last day of every month;
Ensure that the statutory reports such as PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, NITA and HELB are prepared  by end  of every month;
Resolve payroll discrepancies after analyzing information;
Provide payroll information when required and address any payroll related complaints that may arise;
Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures; advise on any changes required;
Protect payroll operations by keeping all information confidential;
Ensure that the company is compliant to all laws that relate to payroll processing;
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

Hold a University Degree in a business-related field with an emphasis in Finance/Accounting;
Must have CPA (K)
Have at least 3 years working experience in Payroll. Experience in payroll outsourcing will be an added advantage.
Project management skills & proficiency in Payroll Software, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
Demonstrate strong analytical skills.
Attention to detail and Data Entry Skills;
High sense of confidentiality and integrity;
Working knowledge of a payroll software
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize;