Background information about the job or company:

Senior Payroll Accountant is responsible for administrative, technical and reporting functions in the area of payroll and employee benefits. To manage the administration of compensation and benefits policies, procedures and programs. They Analyze, evaluate and implement the compensation and benefit program ensuring that it is in line with the companies’ policies and benchmarked with relevant legislation.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze, evaluate and implement the compensation and benefit program
• Ensure accuracy of payroll by auditing departmental pay authorizations
• Prepare periodic payroll reports
• Review payrolls for compliance with company policies and laws
• Maintain personnel and pay records
• Administer and interpret all policies and procedures related to payroll
• Prepare analysis for the Head of Finance regarding cost and expenditures
• Maintain awareness of current rules and regulations
• Recommend changes in payroll policies and procedures
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations pertaining to payroll

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance related field
• Professional Accountant (Fully qualified CPA or ACCA)
• Minimum of 2 years of practical experience in payroll, accounting, or financial records
• Technical skills in Taxation, accounting and knowledge on employees’ benefits
• Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills

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• Analyze, evaluate and implement the compensation and benefit program
• Ensure accuracy of payroll by auditing departmental pay authorizations
• Prepare periodic payroll reports
• Review payrolls for compliance with company policies and laws
• Maintain personnel and pay records
• Administer and interpret all policies and procedures related to payroll
• Prepare analysis for the Head of Finance regarding cost and expenditures
• Maintain awareness of current rules and regulations
• Recommend changes in payroll policies and procedures
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations pertaining to payroll

• Mathematical skills
• Reasoning ability
• Collaborative team member
• Professionalism & Confidentiality

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance related field
• Professional Accountant (Fully qualified CPA or ACCA)
• Minimum of 2 years of practical experience in payroll, accounting, or financial records
• Technical skills in Taxation, accounting and knowledge on employees’ benefits
• Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills