We are one of the leading Human Resource Companies in Africa, providing talent solutions across the region with diverse experience working with cross-cultural teams and organizations. We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to join our great team in Nairobi.

 

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for working with the payroll accountants to support the business and payroll operational processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing as per clients’ SLAs


• Responsible for excellent customer service to all company clients.


• Responsible for collating all payroll information required for accurate invoicing to be done.


• Responsible for sharing and following up on invoices to ensure invoices are paid on time.


• Responsible for client accounts payroll reconciliations and sharing with clients as per agreed SLAs.


• Responsible for generating respective monthly client statutory schedules for tax payments.


• Responsible for ensuring Client files both soft and hard copies are properly updated and filed.


• Responsible for monitoring client profitability analysis.


• Lead in ensuring all clients’ auxiliary services are billed before payments are made.


• Responsible for ensuring all client control accounts are clearing and provide reasons if they are not clearing.


• Responsible for maintaining and updating payroll records on Mansoft system.


• Responsible for sharing employees pays lips monthly.


• Responsible for ensuring respective credit notes are done by credit controller on sage system.


• Responsible for ensuring all staff PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, HELB, Saccos and Pension are accurately filed and paid.


• Responsible for sharing all P9s with all outsourced staff annually.


• Responsible for requesting and sharing Sacco, loan, and pension statements with staff on quarterly basis


• Assist auditors for the purpose of providing accurate supporting documentation and/ or information on internal processes that is required for audit.


• Provide accurate data and documentation required by Payroll Accounts for the preparation of financial and management accounts.


• Responsible for filling of payroll documents for allocated accounts and ensuring all payroll files are updated monthly and ready for an audit process at all times


• Any other role assigned to you by your supervisor or senior management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Holders of CPA Part I, II, or III (K) certification or equivalent are encouraged to apply.


• Applicants with a KCSE mean grade of B– (minus) and at least a B in Mathematics are encouraged to apply.


• Certificate or diploma in accounting or related field is an added advantage.


• Working experience in a payroll department.

SKILLS

• Ability to maintain confidentiality


• Attention to detail


• Computer proficiency


• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal


• Very strong planning and Organization skills


• Spreadsheet creation and updating

All applicants are advised to adhere to the application guidelines for consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB: Flexi Personnel does not charge candidates for job placement.