Payroll Officer

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Main Purpose:

Oversee the company’s payroll functions to ensure timely and accurate payment of salaries and benefits.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Manage end-to end payroll processing, ensuring employees are paid on time and accurately
• Prepare and verify payroll calculations, deductions, bonuses, overtime and other variable earnings
• Calculate and process taxes and statutory deductions and contributions in compliance with local laws
• Submission of NBCRFLI leave to NBCRFLI
• Capturing of leave for all employees
• Approval of leave and claims on ESS and updating of reporting line changes
• Sick bonus applications for the NBCRFLI employees
• Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data
• Update employee records with new hire, termination, or changes in salary information
• Maintain a detailed record of payroll documentation and ensure confidentiality
• Maintain accurate leave records and follow up of outstanding / declined leave applications
• Ensure payroll processes comply with local labour laws and tax regulations
• Assist the Payroll Manager with internal and / or external payroll audits
• Keep updated on tax regulations, labour laws, and other legislative changes relevant to payroll

Knowledge & Experience:

• Matric or senior certification equivalent
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in payroll, accounting, or a related area
• Bachelor’s degree in finance / accounting
• Strong understanding of payroll systems and familiarity with local labour laws within Middle East / Africa

Skills & Attributes:

• Proficiency in payroll software and MS Office
• Communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Requires little / no direct supervision
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Managing work
• Stress tolerance