Purpose
Reporting to the Senior Payroll Accountant, the role holder will
support the processing, reconciliation, and reporting of payroll transactions
across CIC Group entities, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll
operations while upholding confidentiality and internal controls.
Responsibilities
Payroll Processing
Support
- Assist
in preparing payroll inputs such as new hires, exits, allowances,
deductions, and leave adjustments.
- Collate
and validate supporting documents and data before payroll runs.
- Support
the calculation and verification of statutory deductions and staff
benefits.
Statutory Compliance
- Prepare
schedules for statutory remittances including PAYE, SHIF, NHIF, NSSF,
HELB, and pension deductions.
- Assist
in the preparation and submission of statutory returns within set
deadlines.
- Maintain
proper records for audit and compliance purposes.
Reconciliation and
Reporting
- Assist
in monthly payroll reconciliations between payroll records and the general
ledger.
- Investigate
and support resolution of any payroll-related discrepancies.
- Generate
reports to support internal stakeholders including Finance and People
& Culture (P&C).
System Updates and
Record Management
- Update
and maintain accurate payroll records and employee data in the ERP (e.g.,
Microsoft Dynamics AX).
- File
payroll documents in accordance with company policies for accessibility
and audit readiness.
- Support
payroll system upgrades, testing, and issue resolution.
Internal Controls and
Audit Support
- Maintain
confidentiality and data integrity in handling employee payroll
information.
- Support
the implementation of payroll controls and segregation of duties.
- Provide
requested documentation and clarification during internal and external
audits.
Key
Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Behavioural Competencies
Academic and
Professional Requirements
- Education
Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s degree in Accounting,
Finance, or a related field
- Professional
Qualifications CPA Part II or equivalent professional
qualification (minimum)
Experience Required:
Description
Required years of experience
- Minimum
2 years’ experience in payroll or finance operations.
How To Apply
