Manager – Payroll & Staff Benefits (Re-advertisement) at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

DEPARTMENT:    Corporate Support Services (CSSD)

DIVISION:          Human Resources

SECTION/UNIT: Compensation & Benefits           

JOB PURPOSE

• Responsible for Managing the Authority’s payroll and staff benefits, including reporting and ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage payroll workload to meet operational requirements
• Manage administration of all staff benefits
• Oversee compliance with statutory reporting and online filing requirements
• Oversee the maintenance of current employee data systems
• Ensure payroll is processed in an accurate, compliant and timely
• Prepare and review payroll account reconciliations 
• Review and improve payroll policies and procedures
• Ensure all payroll information and records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements
• Support all internal and external audits related to payroll 
• Interpret new legislation impacting payroll 
• Maintain employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Produce reports for management review.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Academic qualification:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Human Resource Management or related field from a recognized institution.

Professional qualification:

• Post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management/ Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) OR CPA(K)/ACCA
• Membership to a Professional Body – IHRM/ ICPAK

Professional experience:

• Minimum of five (5) year’s specific and relevant work experience in Payroll Management.