Calculation of employee salaries (earnings & deductions) and administration of same through WPS system.
Responsibilities:
Collection and data entry of all relevant information required for the monthly payroll including but not limited to:
New employees
Leave and absence
Site allowances
Time & attendance records including authorized overtime
Employee status changes
Any salary advances
Ensure payroll records (hard copies and in the systems) accurately reflect current details for all employees including but not limited to:
New employees
Employees that have left
Any contractual amendments
Changes of status
Leave and absence including holiday entitlements
Liaise with Accounts Department for all payroll related matters.
Provide a responsive and accurate service on payroll matters.
Escalate difficult enquiries to HR and Admin Manager.
Facilitate smooth End of Service processing for all employees including but not limited to:
Calculation of end of service gratuity
Liaison with Senior Admin officer for cancellation of residence visas, labor cards and other formal documentation.
Provide monthly payroll report and summary to HR and Admin Manager.
Establish and maintain Payroll folder file on the server.
Receive and respond to employee queries about leave pay and entitlements.
Review of invoices received from labor suppliers against attendance sheets received from operational locations.
Desired Candidate Profile:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent.
Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Payroll Clerk, Payroll Officer, or a similar role. Excellent command of Accounting/HRIS software and MS Excel.