Job Responsibilities

• Ensure the payroll timetable runs on time
• Ensure accuracy of changes with all required approvals
• Check the payroll runs as a first approver
• Prepare audit schedules for both internal and external auditors during audits to ensure audit is done and completed within the time stipulated
• Manage internal controls proactively through the Operational Risk framework and ensuring self- checks are done periodically. Escalate potential issues in a timely manner for resolution
• Contribute to process improvement by participating in a range of payroll and service delivery reform activities
• Train subsidiary payroll teams and carry out process standardization exercises

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in the fields of accounting/finance, social sciences, business
• At least 4 years’ experience in a busy HR environment running payroll for different countries
• CPA K / ACCA is desired
• Member of IHRM and/or a similar renowned HR professional body is an added advantage.

Skills/ Experience Required

• Subject matter expertise (on HR systems, Processes, pay & employment legislation in Kenya & subsidiaries, HR policy & Procedures, Financial controls policy, Operational Risk)
• Knowledge in Payroll & benefit procedure delivery and HR systems
• Has process discipline and quality orientation
•  Keen to prevent and solve problems
• Ability to speak French is desired