Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant

KPMG is a leading provider of professional services, which include audit, tax and advisory services, with an industry focus. The aim of KPMG is to turn knowledge into value for the benefit of our clients, our people, and the capital markets. KPMG has a notable ‘African Footprint’ and serves clients across the continent. Our East Africa practice comprises Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. The Nairobi office serves as the regional coordinating office providing the required networking to facilitate delivery of services on a timely basis to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. 

Key roles and responsibilities 

 Timely and accurate processing of the monthly payroll 

 Timely and accurate processing of the monthly payroll journals 

 Timely and accurate submission of all statutory deductions such as PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, HELB and other deductions 

 Maintain accurate records of all monthly uploads 

 Respond to frequent requests for information, reports, employment verifications, audit requests and reconciliation etc 

 Timely and accurate update of payroll records for staff advances/deductions, leavers and joiners 

 Preparation of statutory returns and ensuring compliance to all monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, payments and submission deadlines 

 Safe custody of all payroll records 

Qualifications and experience 

 Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration or related discipline with at least 4 years work experience in finance and payroll accounting 

 CPA or ACCA 

 Excellent awareness of statutory compliance issues in Kenya and general awareness of labour law and practices 

 Strong excel/data analysis and manipulation skills

 Experience with iTAX

 Experience with payroll processing software, Multiple payrolls and multi-currency payroll processing

Skills and attributes 

 High integrity with natural ability to maintain confidentiality and presence of mind when handling payroll and staff matters 

 Good spoken and written English language skills 

 Ability to undertake multiple tasks of an engagement gaining management and supervisory skills 

 Have demonstrable enthusiasm, drive and initiative 

 Be a team player, capable of coaching and developing payroll staff 

 Hands on experience with integrated accounting/payroll packages 

 Attention to details and comfortable with large data sets 

We offer 

 Exciting unparalleled exposure to advisory skills, competencies and tools 

 Continuous learning and development 

 Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams; and 

 Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative. 

If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunities, please forward your application letter and CV giving details of your qualifications and experience quoting Payroll Accountant/2015/01 on or before 22 October 2015 to talentrecruit@kpmg.co.ke. 


*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*

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