Payroll Accountant Job, Accounting Jobs Kenya 2022, 

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing staff payroll in accordance to the provided policies, procedures and related guidelines.


• Responsible for processing staff payroll reports and related data for management review.


• Responsible for monitoring and updating staff payroll parameters and engagement with relevant stakeholders to ensure accuracy for staff payroll reports.


• Responsible for processing payroll amendments and ensuring governance standards are maintained and supporting documents are in place as required.


• Responsible for processing staff loans in accordance to the provided policies, procedures and related guidelines.


• Processing of various staff inputs into the HRIS and related HR systems and keeping the same updated.


• Responsible for processing payroll related returns within Service Levels Agreements and ensure accuracy of the same.


• Responsible for processing Union dues and remittance of the same in a timely and accurate manner.


• Process payroll for the month and prepare the interface file.


• Remit statutory deductions i.e. NHIF, NSSF, HELB & PAYE etc and respond to queries related to the deductions.


• Responsible for processing terminal dues for exiting staff.


• Facilitating P9 statements and other related documents to staff on request when submitting filing tax returns.


• Responsible for processing staff income tax exemptions where applicable e.g. insurance relief, disabled staff relief etc.


• Responsible for updating data related to joiners and leavers and verification of the same on the payroll.


• Maintenance of payroll related records and any other documents related to compensation and benefits.


• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll accounting software, systems, and procedures


• Manage stakeholder engagements and provide excellent customer service to payroll related queries


• Adhere to controls and guidelines related payroll processing in the organisation.

Qualifications 

• A University Degree in Finance/Accounting or Business-related field from a recognised University.


• Certified Public Accountant (CPA K)/ACCA is an added advantage


• Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources is an added advantage


• Proficiency in use of reporting tools.


• Experience in using Perpay & ERP systems.


• Three (3) years’ experience in the financial sector with at least two (2) years in Payroll administration.


• Sound knowledge of payroll related – statutory processing


• Good organizational skills and excellent customer experience skills


• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.


• Creative approach, with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop innovative solutions.


• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work under pressure.


• Agile, flexible and adapt to change easily.


• Integrity and honesty and ethics- ensures ethical practices and integrity and ensures NBK is not put at reputational risk.


• Governance – knowledge and ability to ensure good governance practices in assigned Department.