Payroll & Benefits Manager at Equity Bank Kenya

Purpose of the Role: 

• Oversee the execution of the monthly payroll including statutory deductions and benefits as per the Equity group Reward Policy. 

Key Responsibilities / Deliverables:

• 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 internal and external auditors to facilitate completion of audits within the designated    timeframe. 
• Proactively manage internal controls within the Operational Risk framework and conduct periodic self-assessments. Promptly escalate potential issues to ensure timely resolution. 
• Support payroll and service delivery improvements by joining various reform initiatives, including those focused on automation, process optimization, and digital transformation. 
• By leveraging automation technologies, you can help streamline payroll operations and enhance the efficiency and accuracy of service delivery across the organization.
• Train subsidiary payroll teams and carry out process standardization exercises. 
• Establish a risk register to systematically identify, assess, and document risks, ensuring regular updates for    effective risk monitoring and mitigation planning. 

Qualification / Certifications:

• bachelor’s degree preferably in the fields of Accounting/Finance, Social Sciences, Business 
• CPA K / ACCA is desired
• Membership in IHRM or a similar established HR professional organization is considered relevant. 
• CHRP is an added advantage.

 Experience: 

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an HR setting managing payroll operations for multiple countries.
• Subject matter expertise (on HR systems, Processes, pay & employment legislation in Kenya & subsidiaries, HR    policy & Procedures, Financial controls policy, Operational Risk)
• Knowledge of 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