Job Title: Payroll Officer
Reference: PO
2017
Recruiter: Stratostaff
East Africa Ltd
Location: Nairobi
Available: ASAP
Category: Experienced
Offer: Neg.
Profile Introduction: Stratostaff is a provider of Flexible Staffing Solutions
to medium size firms, multinationals and government throughout East Africa.
By offering full human resource life
cycle solutions. Stratostaff is able to contribute better talent selection,
Improved staff productivity and employment risk management for our clients.
Overall Purpose of the role is to: Based in the Nairobi Office, the person will report to the
HR and Operations Manager.
In this role you will follow an
individual work plan, meet day-to-day short-term objectives and resolve issues
through immediate action or short-term planning.
Minimum Requirements
·
Hold a University Degree in a
business related field with an emphasis in Finance/Accounting and a CPA(K) or
ACCA;
·
Have at least 3 years working
experience in Payroll. Experience in payroll outsourcing will be an added
advantage;
·
Project management skills &
proficiency in Payroll Softwares, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
·
Demonstrate strong analytical skills.
Job Specification
·
Maintain payroll information by
collecting, calculating, and capturing data;
·
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, disability, 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 submitted to the Finance department by
the 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.
Competencies
·
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;
·
Effective time management with
ability to work under minimum supervision.
How to Apply
If
you are qualified and up to the challenge send your Resume and Cover Letter to vacancies@stratostaff.co.ke by 5pm, 20th January 2017.
Please note that only qualified
candidates will be contacted.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer