Payroll Accountant
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.
How to Apply
Send your CV and
application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to: Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Wednesday,
6th July 2022.
Please note that
applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the process.
