BDO EA
Kenya seeks to employ a Payroll
Accountant who will be
responsible for managing client payrolls, handling administrative, technical
and reporting functions in the area of payroll and employee benefits.
The
incumbent will manage communication and liaison with clients under him and will
be responsible for all deliverables for these clients.
- Receive
instructions from a variety of clients
- Ensures
the accuracy of payrolls by auditing departmental pay authorizations and
verifying deductions from wages.
- Manages
the payment of wages and salaries via the accounting system and prepares
periodic payroll reports.
- Reviews
payrolls for compliance with the Company budget, personnel policies and
wage and withholding laws including KRA regulations for reporting and
withholding, Kenyan Labour Law requirements related to payroll practices
and recordkeeping.
- Maintains
personnel and pay records for Company employees to ensure accurate
integration of such records with the payroll and benefit systems.
- Administers
and interprets the enforcement of provisions of the NHIF and NSSF
statutory bodies.
- Billing
of clients for services rendered, as well as colleting on the same.
- Utilizes
the IT provisions to maintain, retrieve and program data for analyses and
reports.
- Maintains
awareness of current rules and regulations pertinent to payroll,
retirement and benefits and ensures the timeliness and accuracy of
payroll, insurance premiums and claim payments.
- Recommends
changes in payroll policies and procedures.
- Monitors
changes in laws and regulations pertaining to payroll which require
Company policy changes and notifies the Administrator
- Maintains
frequent contact with department heads, programming staff and State
agencies.
Education
and Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Finance or related area preferably with a major in Accounting
- At
least 3 years of practical experience in client payroll, accounting,
employee benefits, financial or statistical records.
- Experience
working as a Payroll Accountant is a MUST.
Skills
- Strong
communication and analytical skills
- Ability
to interact with clients at highest levels and resolve issues arising with
diligence.
- Ability
to comprehend a broad spectrum of issues from our clients and provide
advice or solutions as required.
How to
Apply
Applicants
who meet the above criteria should submit a Cover Letter and updated CV as one
document with 3 Referees by e-mail to: hr@bdo-ea.com, together with full
contact details, including daytime telephone number and email address.
The
applications should be received on or before Friday 17th June 2016.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
