Payroll Officer at Ampath Kenya

Job Details

GRADE   :         RS. 10

STATION:        AMPATH CENTRE (RSPO MAIN)

Reporting to:    Human Resources Manager, AMPATH

The Senior Payroll Officer will be responsible for all matters of recruitment process and ensure competencies are profiled for future consideration

Duties and responsibilities:

• Maintaining payroll information by calculation and entering of data,
• Updates of payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job titles, and department/ division transfers,
• Processing of payment for employees by directing the production and issuance of paychecks or electronic transfers to bank accounts,
• Preparation of reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages,
• Balancing of payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies,
• Provision of payroll information by answering questions and requests
• Compilation of statutory and legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions,
• Adherence of employee confidentiality and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential,
• Creation of employee salary cards and preparation of pay change advice
• Computation of  staff gratuity
• Any other duties as may be deemed necessary by your supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

• Must have Degree in Human Resource Management or related field;
• ICT or IT qualification will be an added advantage
• Have at least five (5) year’s work experience in Payroll administration
• Prior experience in Government of Kenya rules/regulations and working with donor funded organizations will be an added advantage;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, ERP or HRIS software applications.
• Have shown competence and ability in organizing, performing and discharging duties and responsibilities;
• Be able to work under pressure and meet required deadlines