Payroll Manager
- Recruiter
- Brighter Monday
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Salary
- 105,000 - 150,000
- Posted
- 22 Sep 2020
- Closes
- 05 Nov 2020
- Ref
- 487130526
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Manager
Co-ordinate, direct and control payroll preparation, processing and distribution.
Job Description
Main Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of payroll staff
• Manage payroll workload to meet operational requirements
• Ensure payroll is processed in an accurate, compliant and timely manner
• Direct the preparation of payroll related documents
• Administer benefit plans
• Oversee compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements
• Compile data from payroll sources
• Prepare relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports
• Monitor the accurate processing of staff appointments, transfers, promotions and terminations
• Prepare and review payroll account reconciliations
• Maintain accurate account balances
• Review and improve payroll policies and procedures
• Oversee the maintenance of current employee data systems
• Ensure all payroll information and records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements
• Support all internal and external audits related to payroll
• Process payroll checks for executive staff
• Interpret new legislation impacting payroll
• Manage and resolve issues relating to payroll production
• Performance manage and develop payroll staff
Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• In-depth knowledge and experience of payroll calculation and processing
• Managerial/supervisory experience
• Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal rules and laws
• Solid financial acumen
• Proficiency in relevant payroll and accounting software
Key Skills and Competencies
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Planning and organizing
• Scheduling and monitoring
• Communication skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Delegation
• Decision-making
• Stress tolerance
• Team work
Top skills needed for a good payroll manager
• Strong mathematical and financial skills
• Proficiency with payroll software
• Management and teamwork skills
• Problem analysis and problem solving skills
• Planning and organizational skills
- Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
- Experience Level: Senior level
- Experience Length: 5 years
Job Description
Main Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of payroll staff
• Manage payroll workload to meet operational requirements
• Ensure payroll is processed in an accurate, compliant and timely manner
• Direct the preparation of payroll related documents
• Administer benefit plans
• Oversee compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements
• Compile data from payroll sources
• Prepare relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports
• Monitor the accurate processing of staff appointments, transfers, promotions and terminations
• Prepare and review payroll account reconciliations
• Maintain accurate account balances
• Review and improve payroll policies and procedures
• Oversee the maintenance of current employee data systems
• Ensure all payroll information and records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements
• Support all internal and external audits related to payroll
• Process payroll checks for executive staff
• Interpret new legislation impacting payroll
• Manage and resolve issues relating to payroll production
• Performance manage and develop payroll staff
Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• In-depth knowledge and experience of payroll calculation and processing
• Managerial/supervisory experience
• Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal rules and laws
• Solid financial acumen
• Proficiency in relevant payroll and accounting software
Key Skills and Competencies
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Planning and organizing
• Scheduling and monitoring
• Communication skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Delegation
• Decision-making
• Stress tolerance
• Team work
Top skills needed for a good payroll manager
• Strong mathematical and financial skills
• Proficiency with payroll software
• Management and teamwork skills
• Problem analysis and problem solving skills
• Planning and organizational skills