Background information about the job or company:

Coca-Cola Kwanza Ltd is seeking a skilled and experienced Payroll Specialist to join the People & Culture department in Dar es Salaam. Reporting directly to the People & Culture Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely compensation for employees, and maintaining payroll records in compliance with relevant regulations. This role requires strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of payroll systems, and a commitment to confidentiality and compliance.

Responsibilities or duties:

• Execute comprehensive payroll processing from start to finish, ensuring accurate submission of final payroll runs.
• Handle all payroll tasks including the processing of new hires and terminations (retirement, death, resignations).
• Maintain precise records for salaries and benefits to ensure accurate contributions to provident funds, medical aids, and other employee benefits.
• Oversee and verify the completeness and accuracy of all payroll inputs and reconcile net pay monthly to validate correct processing.
• Coordinate with the People & Culture department to manage employee remuneration benefits and organizational changes.
• Generate and analyze payroll reports to ensure accurate payroll uploads and process alignment.
• Produce computer-generated reports, issue payslips and employee tax certificates, and maintain administrative tasks related to payroll documentation.
• Address and resolve payroll-related queries efficiently within the stipulated response time as per Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Manage administrative tasks related to payroll, including filing and maintaining employee benefit records.

Qualifications or requirements:

• At least 7 years of hands-on experience in payroll administration, with a solid understanding of payroll processes, general bookkeeping, accounting practices, and tax legislation.
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or any equivalent qualification
• Proficient in both verbal and written communication to manage payroll-related inquiries and administrative tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team, sharing information and supporting team members to achieve payroll objectives.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities to address and resolve payroll issues and discrepancies quickly and accurately.
• High level of numerical ability to handle calculations, verify payroll data, and ensure accuracy in payroll processing.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, meeting deadlines and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong analytical abilities to assess payroll data, identify trends, and make informed decisions to improve payroll processes.

• Execute comprehensive payroll processing from start to finish, ensuring accurate submission of final payroll runs.
• Handle all payroll tasks including the processing of new hires and terminations (retirement, death, resignations).
• Maintain precise records for salaries and benefits to ensure accurate contributions to provident funds, medical aids, and other employee benefits.
• Oversee and verify the completeness and accuracy of all payroll inputs and reconcile net pay monthly to validate correct processing.
• Coordinate with the People & Culture department to manage employee remuneration benefits and organizational changes.
• Generate and analyze payroll reports to ensure accurate payroll uploads and process alignment.
• Produce computer-generated reports, issue payslips and employee tax certificates, and maintain administrative tasks related to payroll documentation.
• Address and resolve payroll-related queries efficiently within the stipulated response time as per Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Manage administrative tasks related to payroll, including filing and maintaining employee benefit records.

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Numerical proficiency
• Ability to work under pressure
• Analytical skills

• At least 7 years of hands-on experience in payroll administration
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or any equivalent qualification